Chapter 1: Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Question 1

The laboratory test ordered most often on blood in the ambulatory setting is?

Answer 1

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Question 2

What does Blood Count Tests measure?

Answer 2

The number and types of cells in your blood.

Question 3

The Complete Blood Count (CBC) tests can help diagnose diseases and conditions such as?

Answer 3

Anemia, infections, blood cancers, immune system disorders, and clotting problems.

Question 4

What is Hemoglobin Determination (first parameter of the Complete Blood Count)?

Answer 4

This measurement determines the amount of hemoglobin per unit volume of blood.

Question 5

What is Hematocrit Determination (seond parameter of the Complete Blood Count)?

Answer 5

This measures the radio of red blood cells to the plasma in the blood.

Question 6

What is Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count (third parameter of the Complete Blood Count)?

Answer 6

Measures the number of red blood cells seen in a cubic millimeter of blood.

Question 7

What is White Blood Cell (WBC) Count (fourth parameter of the Complete Blood Count)?

Answer 7

This measures the number of white blood cells seen in a cubic millimeter of blood and notes any abnormalities in their size and shape.

Question 8

What is Platelet Count (fifth parameter of the Complete Blood Count)?

Answer 8

This measures the number of platelets seen in a cubic millimeter of blood.