Common procedures
Blood tests
Performed in Medical biology (clinical laboratory).
What is it?
Blood tests are a set of analyses done on a blood sample. They are used to check different aspects of health, such as how some organs are working.
What to expect
The blood draw takes about 10 minutes and is often done at a surgery or hospital. For some tests you need to fast (water only); the professional will tell you.
General information that does not replace your doctor’s advice or the instructions given before a test.
Reference source: NHS, checked on 13/11/2026. An error or an imprecision? Let us know
