CBC
CBC (Complete Blood Count) is a common blood test that measures different components of your blood. It helps doctors evaluate your overall health and screen for conditions such as infections, anemia, inflammation, and some blood disorders.
A CBC typically includes:
- Hemoglobin (Hb) – the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
- Red Blood Cell (RBC) count – the number of red blood cells.
- Hematocrit (HCT/PCV) – the percentage of blood made up of red blood cells.
- White Blood Cell (WBC) count – helps assess infection, inflammation, and immune system activity.
- Platelet count – important for blood clotting.
- Red cell indices such as MCV, MCH, and MCHC – help determine the type of anemia if present.
- Differential WBC count (neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils) – provides more detail about the immune system.
Common reasons for a CBC:
- Fatigue or weakness
- Fever or suspected infection
- Routine health checkups
- Monitoring ongoing medical conditions
- Investigating bleeding, bruising, or anemia
If you have your CBC report, share the values (or upload a photo), and I can help explain what each result means.