Understanding what common blood tests are intended to measure can help you better interpret the results. If you have results from a recent blood test handy, please follow along.

A total iron binding capacity test, or TIBC test, is a type of blood test that measures iron levels in the body. Learn more about what results can show.

One of the most common tests is called the erythrocyte sedimentation rate, a blood test that measures the level of certain proteins that correlate with the amount of inflammation in the body.

The anion gap test uses measures of electrolytes to assess the body's pH level. A high anion gap result suggests high acidity, which can indicate a health condition. Read on.