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CBC

CBC

A Complete Blood Count (CBC) test measures various components of your blood to assess your overall health and detect a variety of disorders. Here are the main components typically included:

  1. Red Blood Cells (RBC): Carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body.

    • Hemoglobin: The protein in RBCs that carries oxygen.
    • Hematocrit: The proportion of blood volume occupied by RBCs.

  2. White Blood Cells (WBC): Part of your immune system, helping fight infections.

    • Differential: Breaks down the different types of white blood cells (neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils).

  3. Platelets: Helps with blood clotting to stop bleeding.

  4. Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV): Average size of your red blood cells.

  5. Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH): Average amount of hemoglobin per red blood cell.

  6. Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC): Average concentration of hemoglobin in a given volume of red cells.

A CBC can help diagnose conditions such as anemia, infection, and many other disorders.

 

PRECAUTION FOR THIS TEST

 

For a Complete Blood Count (CBC) test, consider these precautions:

  1. Fasting: Generally, fasting isn’t required, but follow your doctor’s instructions if additional tests are being conducted.

  2. Medication: Inform your doctor about any medications or supplements you are taking, as some can affect results.

  3. Hydration: Drink plenty of water before the test to make drawing blood easier.

  4. Clothing: Wear a short-sleeve shirt or something with sleeves that can be easily rolled up.

  5. Health Conditions: Inform the technician of any bleeding disorders or if you feel faint during blood draws.