Question 1

what all can a complete blood count show?

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Anemia, infection,: The blood count is useful to test for anemia, infection, indications of vitamin deficiency (b-12 and folate) and inherited abnormal hemoglobin. It can sometimes give a clue to leukemias and lymphomas, allergies and a few other things.

Question 2

how does a complete blood count show a possible infection?

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Elevated neutrophil: Count.  The total white blood cell/leukocyte count (TLC) and especially neutrophil/granulocyte count is usually elevated in patients with bacterial infections.  Viral infections and whooping cough are associated with increase in lymphocyte count.  Not all infections produce discernible changes in cbc.

Question 3

can you have infection that does not show up in complete blood count?

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Yes: An elevated white blood cell count is a marker for an infection, however an infection can occur in the body and someone can still have a normal blood count.

Question 4

what does a rdw of 11.4 and 36.5 mchc mean on a complete blood count test?

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Nothing: I trust all else is good. Reference ranges are set so that a few percent of healthies fall outside on either end.

Question 5

what does a complete blood count detect?

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Wbcs, Rbcs, and plts: The complete blood count measures the number and types of white blood cells ( these fight infection).  Red blood cells, hemoglobin, and hematocrit measure the availability of the cells which carry oxygen. Platelets are also measured. These are the elements that are involved in blood clotting.

Question 6

what does a complete blood count pick up?

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Many things: It can shows signs of infection from thwe white blood cell account.  Anemia and posible causes by the hematocrit and hemoglobin. Abnormalities of the platelets also can be used to help diagnose problem.  The CBC is a good starting point to start your diagnosis of problems.

Question 7

what is a complete blood count used to diagnose?

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Anemia,: And clues to the cause (mcv low, iron deficinency: MCHC high, b-12 deficiency), high or low white counts (leukemia and infection, high or low platelet count.  It points to things being perfectly ok, or helps point a direction when someting is wrong.

Question 8

what can you determine from a complete blood count?

Accepted Answer

Blood count: Complete blood count is a very powerful information on many counts.It tells if you have anemia-if so what kind.For example iron deficiency or folate/b12 deficiency.It tells if you have infection then the white cell count goes up.It informs us of platelet deficiency or excess(as seen in certain cancers)-both very dangerous.It also gives a clue to leukemia and some kinds of thallasemias.

Question 9

how common is it for someone to need a complete blood count?

Accepted Answer

Very: We do cbcs routinely, looking for anemia, signs of infection, drug side effects, clues about blood cancers, bruising issues and it helps also to find closet alcohol drinkers who deny it!

Question 10

can a complete blood count (cbc) determine leukemia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it can
very very high count much above normal values and values with infection can suggest leukemia.

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