Complete blood count
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Term=complete blood count |Short definition=complete blood count - {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} (kum-PLEET blud kownt) measure of the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. The amount of hemoglobin (substance in the blood that carries oxygen) and hematocrit (the amount of whole blood made up of red blood cells) are also measured. A complete blood count is used to help diagnose and monitor many conditions. Also referred to as a blood count, CBC, and full blood count |Type=complete blood count - {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} (kum-PLEET blud kownt) measure of the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. The amount of hemoglobin (substance in the blood that carries oxygen) and hematocrit (the amount of whole blood made up of red blood cells) are also measured. A complete blood count is used to help diagnose and monitor many conditions. Also referred to as a blood count, CBC, and full blood count {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} }}