OTHER NAMES : Complete Blood Count , Complete Blood film or Blood Cp

A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia. A complete blood count test measures several components and features of your blood, including:

Red blood cells ; which carry oxygen
White blood cells ; which fight infection
Hemoglobin ; the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells
Hematocrit ; the proportion of red blood cells to the fluid component, or plasma, in your blood
Platelets ; which help with blood clotting