CBC Test

Question 0

Red blood count

RBC

Answer 0

Measurements of red blood cells (erythrocytes) per cubic millimeter of blood

Question 1

White blood count

Answer 1

WBC

this tests counts the number of white blood cells that are present in the blood to fight disease causing organisms, often used in the diagnosis of infection

Question 2

Hemoglobin

*HB/Hgb

Answer 2

Oxygen carrying pigment of blood that gives it it’s red colour. This test may determine the need for additional blood or it may aid in diagnosing of anaemia

Question 3

Hematocrit

Hct

Answer 3

A measurement of the volume percentage of red blood cells in whole blood

Question 4

Platelet count

Answer 4

The count of cells (platelets) which are essential for the coagulation process to take place

Question 5

Differential

Diff

Answer 5

Reports the various types of WBC (leukocytes) found in blood specimen. Manual differential must be specifically orders by the physicians. An automated diff is done on all CBC’s