A blood count, specifically a Complete Blood Count (CBC), is a common and comprehensive blood test that evaluates the overall health and detects a variety of disorders. Here's a detailed overview:
### Components of a Complete Blood Count (CBC)
1. **Red Blood Cells (RBCs):**
- **Function:** Carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and bring carbon dioxide back to the lungs to be exhaled.
- **Measurements:**
- **RBC Count:** Number of red blood cells in a volume of blood.
- **Hemoglobin (Hb):** Amount of the oxygen-carrying protein in the blood.
- **Hematocrit (Hct):** Proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells.
- **Mean Corpuscular Volume