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- blood transfusion
donated blood is screened for blood-borne diseases such as hepatitis, syphilis and hiv.
- blood count
the full blood count (fbc) test looks for abnormalities in the blood, such as unusually high or low numbers of blood cells.
- blood and blood vessels
information about bleeding, blood pressure, conditions, risks and blood products.
- blood donation
donated blood is used to help people who are sick or injured, or for medical research.
- blood groups
a person's blood group is determined by a pair of genes, one each inherited from their mother and father.
- blood pressure
healthy eating and lifestyle changes can help to manage high blood pressure.
- blood and pathology tests
pathology tests cover blood tests, and tests on urine, stools (faeces) and bodily tissues
- blood pressure (high) - hypertension
hypertension, or high blood pressure, can increase your risk of heart attack, kidney failure and stroke.
- blood pressure (low) - hypotension
low blood pressure is only a problem if it has a negative impact on the body.
- hiv - infection control in hospitals
how hospitals reduce the risk hiv, hepatitis b and c - includes blood donation and transfusions, infection control and prevention for hospital workers, patients and visitors and where to get help.