CBC
Complete blood count; a common blood panel.
Definitions
A laboratory test measuring red cells, white cells, hemoglobin, and platelets, used to screen for infection, anemia, and bleeding.
CBC In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Initialism of 'complete blood count.'
People Also Ask
What does CBC stand for?
Complete blood count — a common blood panel that measures red cells, white cells, hemoglobin, and platelets.
What is a CBC used to detect?
It helps screen for infection, anemia, and bleeding or clotting problems.
How is a CBC ordered?
It's a routine order on arrival, often paired with a chemistry panel, as in 'order a CBC and a chem panel.'
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