COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT

INTRODUCTION OF

CBC
COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT It provides detailed information about three types of cells in ones blood. Conventional preference ranges will be adequate for diagnostic purposes, but a number of pitfalls may make interpretation more difficult in some cases. Blood counts of various types have been used for clinical purposes since the 19th century.

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COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT

Slower MANUAL Blood Count A blood film is used Reliable when it comes to identifying abnormal blood cells.

AUTOMATED Faster Blood Count An automated analyzer is used Precise in counting but could be erroneous when it comes to abnormal blood cells.
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MAJOR MEASUREMENTS
Red blood cell (RBC) count Hematocrit (HCT) value

CBC

Hemoglobin (HGB) value

Platelet count

White blood cell (WBC) count

Differential WBC count

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RED BLOOD CELL COUNT

RBC COUNT
Red blood cell count Red blood cells carry oxygen to and remove waste products from the bodys tissues. Measures the number of red blood cells, which pick up oxygen from the blood and deliver it to tissues throughout the body.

Normal Ranges*: Male: 4.7-6.1 million/L Female: 4.2-5.4 million/L

* Based on USA records

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RBC COUNT
Red blood cell count
Iron, vitamin B12, or folate deficiency Bone marrow damage Leukemia/lymphom Blood loss RBC hemolysis

WHAT A HIGH NUMBER MAY MEAN?

Dehydration Renal problems Pulmonary disease CHD Polycythemia vera

WHAT A LOW NUMBER MAY MEAN?

HEMOGLOBIN

HgB Value
Hemoglobin Value Hemoglobin gives red blood cells their color and carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and takes carbon dioxide (the waste products) from the tissues to the lungs. Beyond or below the normal range have the same connotation as the ones from RBC count.

Normal Ranges*: Male: 13.8-17.2 g/dL Female: 12.1-15.1 g/dL

* Based on USA records

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HEMATOCRIT

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HCT Value
Hematocrit Value The hematocrit is the percentage of blood cells in relation to your blood volume. Beyond or below the normal range the same connotation as the ones RBC count. red total

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Normal Ranges*: Male: 40.7%-50.3% Female: 36.1%-44.3%

* Based on USA records

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PLATELET

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PLT COUNT
Platelet count Platelets help to stop bleeding by forming blood clots. Measures the number of platelets, which are important for blood clotting.

Normal Ranges*: 150-400 thousand/L

* Based on USA records

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PLT COUNT
Platelet count
Bone Marrow failure Chemotherapy Viral infection Leukemia/Lyphoma Lupus

WHAT A HIGH NUMBER MAY MEAN?

Leukemia Myeloproliferative disorder Inflamatory Condition

WHAT A LOW NUMBER MAY MEAN?

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WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT

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WBC COUNT
White blood cell count These cells are the mobile units of the bodys infection-fighting system. Measures the total number of white blood cells, which defend the body against infection; there are several different types of white blood cells: lymphocytes, monocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils.

Normal Ranges*: 4,500-10,000 cells/L

* Based on USA records

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WBC COUNT
White blood cell count
Autoimmune diseases Immunosuppression Bone marrow failure Chemotherapy Viral infections

WHAT A HIGH NUMBER MAY MEAN?

Infection Inflammation Leukemia Intense exercice Stress

WHAT A LOW NUMBER MAY MEAN?

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DIFFERENTIAL WBC COUNT

NEUTROPHIL Normal Range: 40 60 % Increase in number indicates Bacterial infection EOSINOPHIL Normal Range: 2 - 6 % Increase in number indicates Parasitic infection BASOPHIL Normal Range: 0 0.05% Increase in number indicates active allergic response

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DIFFERENTIAL WBC COUNT

MONOCYTES Normal Range: 2 - 6% Increase in number indicates chronic infection or autoimmune disease LYMPHOCYTE Normal Range: 20 - 40 % Increase in number indicates Viral infection

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