6 Important Blood Tests You May Need for Your Overall Health

While no one loves to get their blood drawn, these tests can reveal much about our health, providing information on everything from cholesterol levels to kidney function. How often you should get blood tests depends on your age, health and the type of blood test but if you haven't had one in a while, you should ask your doctor if it's time for you to get it done. With all the different types of blood tests out there, it can be confusing to figure out which you need and when. To help, we spoke with doctors for their expert insights about some important blood tests you may want to talk to your doctor about. 1. Complete blood count The complete blood count routine test provides a snapshot of your body's blood production and immunity. The test measures a variety of components in your blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Dr. Soma Mandal, a board-certified internist at Summit Health in New Providence, New Jersey, says that getting a CBC test is "recommended ... Read full article.