Specifically, blood tests can help doctors:

 

Evaluate how well organs—such as the kidneys, liver, thyroid, and heart—are working.

 

o Diagnose diseases and conditions such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, anemia (uh-NEE-me-eh), and coronary heart disease. Find out whether you have risk factors for heart disease.

 

o - Blood glucose test.

 

o - Calcium blood test.

 

o - Cardiac enzymes.

 

o - Cholesterol and lipid tests.

 

o - C-reactive protein test.

 

o - D-dimer test.

 

o - ESR test.

 

o - Folate test