Complete Blood Count Test - Interpretation of Results

Complete Blood Count Test - Interpretation of Results

1. COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT TEST LECTURE BY: MUHAMMAD SAQUIB QURESHI PHARMACIST BY EDUCATION & PROFESSION 0333-2243031

2. WHAT IS COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT? A  complete blood count  (CBC) is a test that measures the cells that make up your  blood : red  blood cells , white blood cells, platelets & other components. 

3. WHY COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT TEST IS RECOMMENDED? Your doctor may order a CBC as part of a routine check-up or to: Check for  anemia   See if you have another health issue or to explain symptoms like  weakness , fever, bruising, or feeling tired Keep an eye on a blood condition you already have See how  medications  or treatments like  chemotherapy  are affecting your blood

4. What kinds of disorders can be detected with a complete blood count? Abnormal CBC results help to diagnose: Infections Inflammation Cancer Leukemia Autoimmune conditions (diseases in which the body's immune system attacks the body) Bone marrow failure Abnormal development of bone marrow Anemia Dehydration, fluid loss Vitamin and mineral deficiencies Thalassemia (a blood disorder in which the production of red blood cells is abnormal) Effects of  chemotherapy Effects of certain antibiotics Effects of a number of medications in long-term or even short-term use

5. How Is a CBC Done? It’s pretty simple and takes just a few minutes. A nurse or lab tech will take a sample of blood by inserting a needle into a vein in your arm. She’ll send it to the lab for review. You can leave and get right back to your normal routine.

6. Interpretation from CBC report

7. White blood cells (WBCs). These help to fight infections. Low Level of WBC indicated Inflammation or Infection High Level of WBC indicated risk of Infection The normal range is 4,500 to 10,000 cells per microliter

8. Red blood cell count, hemoglobin and hematocrit.   They help in Transport of Oxygen and Carbon di oxide If the measures in these three areas are lower than normal, you have anemia. Anemia causes fatigue and weakness. A red blood cell count that's higher than normal (erythrocytosis), or high hemoglobin or hematocrit levels, could point to an underlying medical condition, such as polycythemia vera or heart disease.

9. Platelet count They help in clotting of blood A platelet count that's lower than normal (thrombocytopenia) or higher than normal (thrombocytosis) If your platelet count is outside the normal range, you'll likely need additional tests to diagnose the cause.

10. Substance Low level means High level means MEAN CORSPUSCULAR VOLUME & MEAN CORUPUSCULAR HEAMOGLOBIN IRON DEFICIENCTY VITAMIN B-12 DEFICIENCY LYMPHOCYTES HIV, BONE MARROW FAILURE VIRAL INFECTION, LYMPHOMA MONOCYTES & GRANULOCYTES BONE MARROW FAILURE, IMMUNO-SUPPRESIVE CHRONIC INFECTION, AUTO-IMMUNE DISEASE MEAN PLATELET VOLUME APLASTIC ANEMIA INHERITED DISORDERS EOSINOPHILS NOT IN CONCERN PARASITIC INFECTION BASOPHILS NOT IN CONCERN ACTIVE ALLERGIC RESPONSE RETICULOCYTES NOT IN CONCERN RBC HEAMOLYSIS