From CBC to CMP and beyond, blood test panels provide essential information to health practitioners. angelp/iStock via Getty Images Plus Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To ...

Brad Reisfeld is a professor of chemical and biological engineering, biomedical engineering, and public health at Colorado State University. Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health.

A complete blood count (CBC) is a common test to diagnose anemia by measuring red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels. Iron deficiency is a common cause of anemia, and doctors may ...

The anion gap blood test measures the acid-base and electrolyte balance in the blood. Results can show whether there is an imbalance in a person’s pH levels, which may be making the blood too acidic ...

Ever felt a little lost looking at your blood test results? You’re not alone. Blood tests sound like a foreign language with all those numbers and medical terms that make very little sense. But ...