Description
A Complete Blood Count - CBC (H/H, RBC, Indices, WBC, Plt) is a complete blood count is used as a screening test for various disease states to include: anemia, leukemia and inflammatory processes. This test result also can monitor a variation of diseases that affect blood cells. It is usually ordered as part of a routine health exam and measures the levels of red and white blood cells and platelets. The Complete Blood Count (CBC) test gives an overall view of general health by measuring the health of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. These cells, respectively, provide oxygen to various tissues and organs, help the immune system fight off infections, and assist in the formation of blood clots and the regeneration of new tissues.
This test includes WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet Count.
White Blood Cell Count (WBC) - Detects the amount of white blood cells in the body. White blood cells fight off infections and foreign agents that may infect the body.
Red Blood Cell Count (RBC) - Measures the amount of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the blood. With the help of hemoglobin, red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body.
Red Blood Cell Distribution Width (RDW) - Provides the range of sizes of red blood cells. Normal red blood cells maintain a standard size of 6 to 8 micrometers (µm) in diameter. If cells are larger, your RDW blood test values will have higher numbers. This means you may have a nutrient deficiency, anemia, or another underlying condition.
Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Finds the average size of red blood cells in the body. Coupled with the RDW, this will help the doctor determine how bad the condition is.
Hematocrit - Determines the amount of space red blood cells take up in the blood. This is affected by the size and number of red blood cells.
Hemoglobin (Hgb, Hb) - Measures the amount of hemoglobin in the blood. Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs and transports it to the various tissues and organs throughout the body. It also transports carbon dioxide back to the lungs to be converted into oxygen.
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH) - Provides the average amount of hemoglobin in each red blood cell.
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) - Identifies the amount of hemoglobin concentrated in a given volume of red blood cells.
Platelet Count - Identifies the amount of platelets in the blood. Platelets are used to help form blood clots and regenerate new tissue.
