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What is Blood test?

A blood test is a laboratory analysis performed on a blood sample that is usually extracted from a vein in the arm using a needle, or via fingerprick. Blood tests are used to determine physiological and biochemical states such as disease, mineral content, drug effectiveness, and organ function.

Side Effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Severe
0 0%
Moderate
0 0%
Mild
6 30%
None
14 70%

Most commonly reported side effects

slight discomfort and bruising
6 30%
severe anxiety
2 10%
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼

Adherence

Taking treatment as prescribed

Always
17 85%
Usually
2 10%
Sometimes
1 5%
Never
0 0%

Burden

Difficulty being on treatment

Very
1 5%
Somewhat
2 10%
A little
7 35%
Not at all
10 50%

Cost

Paid out of pocket

$200+
0 0%
$100-199
2 10%
$50-99
0 0%
$25-49
1 5%
< $25
9 45%

Report created on November 21, 2009.