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  1. Blood count

    The full blood count (FBC) test looks for abnormalities in the blood, such as unusually high or low numbers of blood cells.

  2. ECG test

    A doctor may recommend an electrocardiogram for patients who may be at risk of heart disease because of family history, smoking, overweight, diabetes or other conditions.

  3. EEG test

    In a person with epilepsy, an electroencephalogram (EEG) may show bursts of abnormal discharges in the form of spikes and sharp wave patterns.

  4. Blood and blood vessels

    Information about bleeding, blood pressure, conditions, risks and blood products.

  5. Blood donation

    Donated blood is used to help people who are sick or injured, or for medical research.

  6. Blood groups

    A person's blood group is determined by a pair of genes, one each inherited from their mother and father.

  7. Blood pressure

    Healthy eating and lifestyle changes can help to manage high blood pressure.

  8. Blood transfusion

    Donated blood is screened for blood-borne diseases such as hepatitis, syphilis and HIV.

  9. Blood and pathology tests

    Pathology tests cover blood tests, and tests on urine, stools (faeces) and bodily tissues

  10. Blood pressure (high) - hypertension

    Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can increase your risk of heart attack, kidney failure and stroke.

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