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Complete blood count - series
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Indication
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Procedure
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Results, part 1
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Results, part 2
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Indication
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The complete blood count (CBC) is a screening test, used to diagnose and manage numerous diseases. It can reflect problems with fluid volume (such as dehydration) or loss of blood. It can show abnormalities in the production, life span, and destruction of blood cells. It can reflect acute or chronic infection, allergies, and problems with clotting. The CBC test isolates and counts the 7 types of cells found in the blood: neutrophil, eosinophil, basophil, red blood cell, lymphocyte, monocyte, and platelet.
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Related Pictures & Images
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Basophil (close-up)
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Formed elements of blood
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Malaria, microscopic view of cellular parasites
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Malaria, photomicrograph of cellular parasites
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Megaloblastic anemia - view of red blood cells
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Red blood cells, elliptocytosis
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Red blood cells, multiple sickle cells
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Red blood cells, normal
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Red blood cells, sickle and pappenheimer
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Red blood cells, sickle cell
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Red blood cells, sickle cells
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Red blood cells, spherocytosis
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Red blood cells, target cells
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Red blood cells, tear-drop shape
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Review Date : 3/4/2010
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine (2/9/2010).
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