CBC (Complete Blood Count)
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Used to evaluate anemia, leukemia, inflammation and infections, hydration, inherited blood disorders, and chemotherapy decisions.
Description: A CBC gives an overall view of the general health of a person and can detect disorders in the blood such as anemia, leukemia, and infection. It includes white blood cells (WBC), red blood cells (RBC), hemoglobin (HGB), hematocrit (HCT), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC), RBC distribution width (RDW), and platelets (PLT).
It is frequently ordered when certain medications have been prescribed that could potentially impact normal values. If an individual is having symptoms such as fatigue or weakness or has an infection, inflammation, bruising, or bleeding, then a CBC can be helpful.