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A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test that measures amounts and sizes of your red blood cells, hemoglobin, white blood cells and platelets. A provider can use it to monitor and diagnose medical conditions and check on the health of your immune system.
When your body is in homeostasis, the values for fluids, chemicals, electrolytes, and secretions (hormones) are typically within an acceptable or “normal” range. When you have a pathologic condition (e.g. a disease state), these ranges can change as a result of an imbalance in your body.
Most blood test results come with the range that’s considered normal for that lab. A complete blood count (CBC) measures the different types of cells in the blood. It’s one of the most common blood tests and is usually a part of routine lab work.
A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test. It's used to look at overall health and find a wide range of conditions, including anemia, infection and leukemia. A complete blood count test measures the following: Red blood cells, which carry oxygen; White blood cells, which fight infection; Hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells
A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test done to check the levels of cells in the blood, including the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Checking a CBC is helpful in making the diagnosis of a large number of medical conditions ranging from infections to the causes of bleeding.
Clinical laboratory tests and adult normal values. This table lists reference values for the interpretation of laboratory results provided in the Medical Council of Canada exams. All values apply to adults.
When you get your report, you’ll see two columns: a “reference range” and your results. If your results are inside the reference range, they’re considered normal. If your results are...