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What is the purpose of the CBC test?
What is the purpose of the CBC test?
What is the purpose of the CBC test?
The purpose is to look at the overall health and detect a number of conditions.
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
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What are platelets?
Platelets are pieces of very large cells in the bone marrow called megakaryocytes. They help form blood clots to slow or stop bleeding and to help wounds heal.
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
What is the difference between a CBC and a CMP test?
CBC gives complete blood count wherease CMP gives complete metabolic rate
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
What does ABG test show?
The ABG test shows how much acidity is produced in the blood. Additionally it also checks the oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
What happens if my platelet count is below 90,000?
Medicines will be given to increase platelet count
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
How many vials of blood are needed for CBC?
Only one vial is needed
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
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