What can a CBC (complete blood count) determine?
CBC can determine infections, cancers and iron content in the body.
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
Bone marrow test is further done to probe aplastic anemia and other related conditions.
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Usually, leukemia will be detected in CBC as a prelimnary test. However, there might be a miss.
By looking at a sample of your blood, your doctor can determine if you have abnormal levels of red or white blood cells or platelets which will inndicate whether you have leukemia.
CBC test is done by pricking or collecting venous blood. The test shows the nutritional status and the number of white blood cells, red blood cells and platelet count which can help detect cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma.
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