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Ever wonder what happens to your blood sample once it’s been collected? It’s sent “to the lab” for analysis, but what does that involve? This article will take you on a behind-the-scenes laboratory tour as a blood sample is processed.<\/p>\n

In the laboratory, trained laboratorians use various methods to analyze your sample as determined by what types of tests you need performed. The Medical Laboratory Professionals: Who’s Who in the Lab<\/a> article introduces you to these lab personnel.<\/p>\n

For every test, there is an appropriate sample that provides the best information for that test. To learn about other types of body samples besides blood and throat swabs that can be collected for analysis, see the article Collecting Samples for Testing<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ever wonder what happens to your blood sample once it’s been collected? Find out as you follow a blood sample through the laboratory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","tags":[],"keyword":[11161],"class_list":["post-5780","article","type-article","status-publish","hentry","keyword-featured"],"acf":{"city":"","state":""},"yoast_head":"\nFollow That Blood Sample: A Short Lab Tour - Testing.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ever wonder what happens to your blood sample once it's been collected? It's sent "to the lab" for analysis, but what does that involve? 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