CBC analysis, anybody knows details?
I'm abroad and I need to tell the local doctor what blood tests to make for a complete CBC, anybody knows the full list?
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Answers:
Try this web-site
http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/cbc/test.html
Other Answers:
Ok here is the list,
RBC - Red blood cells
Cells that deliver oxygen throughout the body and make blood look red.
A low RBC can indicate anemia, which can lead to fatigue.
HGB - Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin is a protein used by red blood cells to distribute MPV -
HCT - Hematocrit
Percent of your blood that is occupied by red blood cells. Good indicator of anemia.
MCV - Mean Corpuscular Volume
Measures the size of red blood cells. Larger or smaller than normal red blood cells may indicate anemia.
MCH - Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
Measures the amount of hemoglobin in red blood cells. Both hemoglobin and hematocrit are used to calculate this number. Low levels indicate anemia.
MCHC - Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration
Measures the amount of hemoglobin in red blood cells. Both HGB and HCT are used to calculate this number. Low level indicates anemia.
RDW - Red Cell Distribution Width
Measures the range of sizes of red blood cells in a blood sample. RDW results are often used together with MCV results to determine possible cause of anemia when anemia is indicated by other test results.
Platelets Count
Platelets are cells produced by the bone marrow to help your blood clot in order to stop bleeding from injury. Decreased platelet count is called thrombocytopenia.
Mean Platelet Volume
Measures the average volume (size) of your platelets. Higher-than-normal MPV is associated with an increased risk of heart attacks and stroke.oxygen to other tissues and cells in the body. Low levels indicate anemia.
WBC - White Blood Cell (leukocytes)
Measures the amount of white blood cells. These immune cells form in the bone marrow to help fight infection. High levels may indicate infection. Low levels may result from treatment or disease.
Neutrophils
Most common granulocyte (55-70% of all leukocytes are neutrophils) Attracted to sites of injury and infection. Percentage is often increased during a bacterial infection. A low number (neutropenia) increases risk of bacterial infection. Multiplying the percentage of neutrophils by the total number of white blood cells will give the "absolute" number of these types of cells.
Lymphocytes%
Include T-cells, B-cells, and natural killer (NK) cells.
Viral infections may increase their number.
Monocytes
Monocytes are a type of phagocyte. These mature into macrophages, important germ eating cells. A low number can put you at a higher risk of getting sick from an infection, particularly those caused by bacteria.
Eosinophils%
A type of phagocyte that produces the anti-inflammatory protein histamine.
A high number indicates allergies or parasitic infections.
Basophils%
Control inflammation and damage of tissues in the body.
Basophil Count (Absolute)
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