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Blutprobe

blood test

noun BLOOT-proh-be Rare
Body & Health Medicine

Also means

blood sample

Usage Note

Blutprobe refers to a blood sample taken for analysis, or the test itself. The synonym Blutentnahme focuses on the act of drawing blood; Bluttest is also used. Beim Arzt eine Blutprobe nehmen lassen is a common phrasing.

Examples

"Die Blutprobe ergab erhöhte Leberwerte, die weiter untersucht werden müssen."

Natural Translation

The blood test showed elevated liver values that need to be investigated further.

Literal Translation

The blood test showed elevated liver values that further investigated need to be.

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