- Looking at your blood is a good way for doctors to check your health.
- When you have a blood test a small amount of blood is taken from you using a needle.
- A doctor will look at the blood through a microscope to see if there is anything wrong.
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Having your blood taken at the doctor.
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Having a blood test.
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Having a blood test.
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Having a blood test.
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Different types of blood tests.
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Having a blood test.
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Having a blood test at the hospital.
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Having a fasting blood test.
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Having a blood transfusion.
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Having a blood clot removed.
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Having your bloods taken.
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Having a blood test.
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What happens when you donate blood.
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Reasonable adjustments – blood tests for people with learning disabilities.
Best practice guidelines – taking blood from people with learning disabilities.
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