Complete Blood Count Definition

kəm-plēt
noun
The determination of the quantity of each type of blood cell in a given sample of blood, often including the amount of hemoglobin, the hematocrit, and the proportions of various white cells.
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Synonyms:
  • blood profile
  • cbc

Other Word Forms of Complete Blood Count

Noun

Singular:
complete blood count
Plural:
complete-blood-counts

Complete Blood Count Sentence Examples

  • A complete blood count (CBC) test can check oxygen levels in the blood.

  • A complete blood count test, along with a physical examination of the feline, will help a veterinarian diagnose the disease.

  • Diagnostic tests will begin with a complete blood count (CBC), including a platelet count.

  • Tests to check changes in blood chemistry (potassium, magnesium, etc.) and a complete blood count (CBC) are also often performed.

  • A complete blood count (CBC) reveals abnormalities in the blood and may indicate whether bone marrow has been affected.

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