COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC)

THE COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC)- The investigations included under the title complete blood count (CBC) may vary in different laboratory set-ups, but generally include the following:

1. Estimation of haemoglobin (Hb).

2. Total redcell count.

3. Packedcell volume (PCV).

4. Red cellindices.

5. Totalwhite cell count.

6. (DLC). also be included;

7. Totaleosinophil count.

8. Platelet count.

9. Reticulocyte count

 

 Peripheral blood smear examination including the differential leucocyte count(DLC). In some cases, other tests may