Complete blood count
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Often referred to as CBC. A broad panel of screening tests that examine different parts of the blood and can be used to diagnose anemia, infection, and many other diseases.
Related terms
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InfectionThe growth of harmful organisms that can cause disease, such as bacteria, in the body.
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ScreeningA test or set of tests to check for a condition in a person who shows no symptoms, but who may be at risk (perhaps because of their age or sexual behavior, for example).
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AnemiaA condition when the level of hemoglobin, the protein in blood which carries oxygen round the body, is lower than normal. It can be mild or severe and can cause tiredness…
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CBCAbbreviation for complete blood count—tests run on a blood sample to provide information on red cells, white cells, and platelets.