{"id":8506,"date":"2025-02-17T05:38:08","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T03:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=8506"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:54:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:54:39","slug":"what-does-a-general-blood-test-show-and-how-to-prepare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/what-does-a-general-blood-test-show-and-how-to-prepare\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete blood count: a key method for diagnosing and assessing health"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A complete blood count is one of the most common methods of laboratory diagnostics. This is a basic study that allows you to assess the general condition of the body, detect inflammatory processes, infections, anemia and other pathologies. The analysis is used as a preventive measure, as well as in cases of suspicion of various diseases.<\/p>\n

What is a complete blood count and why is it important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This analysis allows you to assess the main blood parameters: hemoglobin level, number of leukocytes, erythrocytes, platelets, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and other indicators. It helps to identify deviations from the norm, which may indicate various diseases or disorders in the body.<\/p>\n

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Main indicators of a complete blood count and their significance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hemoglobin (Hb)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Hemoglobin is a protein that transports oxygen to tissues. Low levels may indicate anemia, while high levels may indicate blood clotting.<\/p>\n

Red blood cells (RBC)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Red blood cells carry oxygen. A decrease in their number can be a sign of anemia, while an increase can be a result of dehydration or cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n

White blood cells (WBC)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

White blood cells are responsible for immune defense. An increase in their number may indicate an infection or inflammatory process, while a decrease may indicate a weakened immune system.<\/p>\n

Platelets (PLT)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

These cells are responsible for blood clotting. Their deficiency can lead to bleeding, and their excess can lead to blood clots.<\/p>\n

ESR<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The erythrocyte sedimentation rate indicates the presence of inflammatory processes. Elevated values may indicate infections, autoimmune diseases, or even oncological pathologies.<\/p>\n

When a doctor may order a complete blood count<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Complete blood count<\/a> carried out in the following cases:<\/p>\n