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 ...

(WLUK) -- State health officials are recommending universal blood lead testing for all children in Wisconsin. Universal blood lead tests are now encouraged for children ages 1 and 2 and those aged 3-5 ...

A company that makes tests for lead poisoning has agreed to resolve criminal charges that it concealed for years a malfunction that resulted in inaccurately low results. It's the latest in a ...

Dates have been scheduled in January for blood lead testing for children in Onondaga County. The Onondaga County Health ...

In the latest blow to the beleaguered but resolute city of Flint, Mich., the government confirmed this week that one of the most common lab tests for lead may have given falsely low readings.

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.

What Is an MCV Blood Test? MCV stands for mean corpuscular volume. An MCV blood test measures the average size of red blood cells, which have the critical job of carrying oxygen to your organs. If ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — On Monday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced finalized rules that require all physicians to order blood lead testing for all children at ages 12 ...