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- Blood and pathology tests
Pathology tests cover blood tests, and tests on urine, stools (faeces) and bodily tissues
- 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 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 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.
- Blood transfusion
Donated blood is screened for blood-borne diseases such as hepatitis, syphilis and HIV.
- Blushing and flushing
Severe blushing can make it difficult for the person to feel comfortable in social or professional situations.
- Body contouring surgery
Body contouring is surgery to remove sagging skin and extra fat, and improve the shape and tone of underlying tissue.