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A CBC or complete blood count is a blood test that measures the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in your blood. It also measures the amount of hemoglobin and hematocrit in your blood. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. Hematocrit is a measure of how much space red blood cells take up in your bloodstream.<br><br>Your health care provider may order a CBC if you have signs or symptoms of an infection, anemia, leukemia, or other diseases. CBC or Complete blood count is a panel of tests that are done on blood. It gives information about the different components of the blood. It includes red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. It also includes hemoglobin and hematocrit which give information about the red blood cells. The CBC is used to screen for, diagnose and monitor many diseases.<br>https://www.secondmedic.com/blogs/understanding-hemogram
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