CBC Test
A Complete Blood Count, or CBC, measures the different types of cells in your blood, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This helps your doctor understand your overall health and detect a wide range of conditions like infections, anemia, or other blood disorders, by looking at the numbers and types of these cells.
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How to prepare
No special preparation needed.
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A Complete Blood Count, or CBC, measures the different types of cells in your blood, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This helps your doctor understand your overall health and detect a wide range of conditions like infections, anemia, or other blood disorders, by looking at the numbers and types of these cells.
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