Complete Blood Count
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Complete Blood Count (kəmˈpliːt blʌd kaʊnt, from the English words complete, blood, and count) is a blood test that is commonly used to evaluate the overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection, and leukemia.
A complete blood count test measures several components and features of your blood, including:
- Red blood cells, which carry oxygen
- White blood cells, which fight infection
- Hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells
- Hematocrit, the proportion of red blood cells to the fluid component, or plasma, in your blood
- Platelets, which help with blood clotting
Red Blood Cells
Red blood cells (rɛd blʌd sɛlz, from the English words red, blood, and cells) are the most common type of blood cell and the body's principal means of delivering oxygen to the body tissues via the blood flow through the circulatory system.
White Blood Cells
White blood cells (waɪt blʌd sɛlz, from the English words white, blood, and cells) are the cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.
Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin (ˈhiːməˌɡloʊbɪn, from the Greek words haima, meaning "blood", and globin, meaning "ball") is the iron-containing oxygen-transport metalloprotein in the red blood cells of almost all vertebrates.
Hematocrit
Hematocrit (hɪˈmætəkrɪt, from the Greek words haima, meaning "blood", and kritēs, meaning "judge") is the volume percentage of red blood cells in blood.
Platelets
Platelets (ˈpleɪtlɪts, from the Greek word platys, meaning "flat") are tiny blood cells that help your body form clots to stop bleeding.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Complete Blood Count
- Wikipedia's article - Complete Blood Count
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