Most of the time, we're asked to have lab tests done, and one of the most common is the complete blood count (CBC), but we often don't know what it is or why it's ordered. Understanding it will give you the tools to request it from your doctor when you need it. The CBC is a set of tests performed in a clinical laboratory. It's one of the basic procedures in primary care that allows us to detect different diseases before they present symptoms or worsen.
A complete blood count (CBC) indicates abnormalities in blood cells and is usually ordered for:
- Anemia studies
- Infectious conditions
- Coagulation studies
- Hemoglobin
What is a complete blood count?
A complete blood count (CBC) measures various parameters in the patient's blood, which helps doctors measure:
- red blood cells, which distribute oxygen to different parts of the body
- white blood cells, which help fight infections
- Platelets, which help the blood to clot, stopping bleeding.
Conclusions
At our health clinics in Dallas and Fort Worth, we have an on-site laboratory to perform your lab tests, providing fast results and the quality you require. Learn more about our laboratory service and sample collection.
Do you have questions about your lab tests?
At Clínica Hispana del Metroplex, we make sure you receive your results by email or come pick them up and discuss them with your doctor, who will explain what the results are, what's right or wrong, and what to do next, all at no extra cost.
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