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blood test

[′bləd ‚test]
(pathology)
A serologic test for syphilis.
A blood count.
A test for detection of blood, usually one based on the peroxidase activity of blood, such as the benzidine test or guaiac test.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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