A complete blood count
About
A complete blood count (CBC) determines the total number of blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets), as well as the levels of hemoglobin, hematocrit, and erythrocyte parameters (MCV, MCH, and MCHC).
The main difference between a complete blood count (CBC) and a standard blood count (BC) is that in the CBC, leukocytes are further differentiated into subpopulations: granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils), lymphocytes, and monocytes. This differentiation helps distinguish between acute and chronic inflammation and bacterial versus viral infections.
The complete blood count focuses EXCLUSIVELY on blood cells. For measuring glucose, cholesterol, enzymes, and other substances, separate tests should be requested according to the doctor’s recommendation, as these are not included in the CBC.
Candidate
These tests are required during your regular annual health check-up, if you are feeling unwell, if you have a high fever, if you have an infection, if there is suspicion of anemia, infectious mononucleosis, leukemia, if you experience heavy menstrual bleeding, gastrointestinal bleeding, if you are pregnant, if you frequently take medications, if you are undergoing chemotherapy, or if you have blood clotting disorders.
Preparation
No special preparation is needed.
Treatment
To determine a complete blood count, blood is drawn from a vein.
Result
The results are available the same day.
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