Laboratory

Your Blood Test

1. Introduction

Common Terms Used to Describe Blood Cell Count

Red Blood Count (RBC) - the numbers of red blood cells to evaluate anemia.

White Blood Count (WBC) - the number of white blood cells to evaluate infection.

Differential Count - the proportions of the different types of white blood cells varies in infection, allergies, etc.

Platelet Count - the count of the number of these cells which participates in blood clotting.

Hemogoblin - a measure of the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.

Patient with doctor
Normal blood cells Abnormal blood cells
Normal Blood Cells Abnormal Blood Cells


Your Blood Test:
1. Introduction | 2. Reception | 3. Testing | 4. Central Processing | 5. Phlebotomy