As a person with a chronic illness, I'm no stranger to bloodwork. I used to pore over my lab results, googling the various meanings, and trying not to panic when a test fell out of range. Function ...

When I signed up to try a bunch of health and aging tests for The Post, I knew there would be blood. I just didn’t realize ...

Quest Diagnostics may be the preferred lab your health insurance, doctors, or specialists use for blood work or other samples. We’re reviewing its sub-brand Quest Health, from which you can order your ...

Though my cortisol test results stressed me out, I'm glad I know more about how cortisol affects my health. Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy ...

Vitamin D tests involve taking a blood sample to measure the vitamin D levels in your bloodstream. There are two forms of vitamin D in the blood: 25-hydroxy vitamin D, or calcidiol, and 1,25-dihydroxy ...

When I was a kid, my home lab consisted of test tubes and beakers, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), acetic acid (vinegar), and the occasional boom, followed closely by the sound of my mom in the ...

We tested the best vitamin deficiency tests from LetsGetChecked, Everlywell, and LabCorp, and our testers found them easy to use and informative. Learn more about the best vitamin deficiency tests ...

The hemoglobin A1C test is a type of blood test. It provides information about your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. If you have type 2 diabetes, the test can help you ...