CBC with differential
| CBC with differential | |
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| Term | CBC with differential |
| Short definition | CBC with differential - measure of the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including the different types of white blood cells (neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, basophils, and eosinophils). The amount of hemoglobin (substance in the blood that carries oxygen) and hematocrit (the amount of whole blood made up of red blood cells) are also measured. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
CBC with differential - measure of the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including the different types of white blood cells (neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, basophils, and eosinophils). The amount of hemoglobin (substance in the blood that carries oxygen) and hematocrit (the amount of whole blood made up of red blood cells) are also measured. A differential CBC is used to help diagnose and monitor many different conditions, including anemia and infections. Also called blood cell count with differential
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