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Blood for Teens
Learn what blood is, what it does, what the different kinds of blood cells are, and how blood travels through the body.
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Blood Test: Complete Blood Count for Parents
The complete blood count (CBC) is the most common blood test. It analyzes red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
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Blood Transfusions for Teens
Millions of people a year get blood transfusions in the United States. This article explains why people need them and who donates the blood used.
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Donating Blood for Teens
There's a 97% chance that someone you know will need a blood transfusion. Blood donors — especially donors with certain blood types — are always in demand. Find out what's involved in this article for teens.
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Blood Types for Teens
Learn why blood is grouped into types, what the types and blood components are, and why blood transfusions matter.
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What's Blood? for Kids
Blood swirls through your veins and arteries, but what is it really? Find out about blood in this article for kids.
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Blood Transfusions for Parents
A blood transfusion is a safe and relatively simple medical procedure that replaces blood lost during surgery or because of an injury or illness.
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Blood Culture for Parents
A blood culture is a test that looks for germs (such as bacteria or fungi) in the blood.
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Blood Test (Video) for Teens
These videos show what's involved in getting a blood test and what it's like to be the person taking the blood sample.
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Prolactin Blood Test for Parents
A prolactin test helps doctors diagnose problems in the pituitary gland and other conditions, like irregular periods.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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