Blood count

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Blood count

Blood count (/blʌd kaʊnt/), also known as a complete blood count (CBC) or full blood count (FBC), is a medical test that provides information about the cells in a person's blood.

Etymology

The term "blood count" is derived from the English words "blood" and "count", referring to the process of counting the number of blood cells in a sample.

Definition

A blood count is a laboratory procedure that analyzes a sample of a person's blood. It measures the number, type, percentage, concentration, and quality of blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Procedure

The blood count is typically performed using an automated machine that counts the cells in a blood sample. The results are then used to assess a person's overall health, diagnose medical conditions, or monitor the effectiveness of a treatment.

Related Terms

  • Hematology: The branch of medicine that deals with the study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood diseases.
  • Hemoglobin: A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
  • Hematocrit: The proportion of the blood that consists of packed red blood cells.
  • Leukocyte: Another term for white blood cells.
  • Erythrocyte: Another term for red blood cells.
  • Thrombocyte: Another term for platelets.

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