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What tests are included in a CBC?

A CBC will include the following values:

  • White blood cell count (WBC) or leukocyte count - the total number of white blood cells in the sample
  • WBC differential count - breakdown of the types of WBCs. This will include granulocytes, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils. 
  • Red blood cell count (RBC) or erythrocyte count - the total number of red blood cells in the sample. 
  • Hematocrit (HCT) - the percentage of the sample that was made of RBC.
  • Hemoglobin (HGB) - the volume of the protein hemoglobin in the RBCs. 
  • Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) - the average volume of the RBC.
  • Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) - the average amount of hemoglobin in the RBC.
  • Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) - the average concentration of hemoglobin in the RBC.
  • Red cell distribution width (RDW) - an indication of the size of the RBCs.
  • Platelet count - the total number of platelets in the sample.
  • Mean platelet volume (MPV) - an indication of the size of the platelets.

* Savings estimate based on a study of more than 1 billion claims comparing self-pay (or cash pay) prices of a frequency-weighted market basket of procedures to insurer-negotiated rates for the same. Claims were collected between July 2017 and July 2019. R.Lawrence Van Horn, Arthur Laffer, Robert L.Metcalf. 2019. The Transformative Potential for Price Transparency in Healthcare: Benefits for Consumers and Providers. Health Management Policy and Innovation, Volume 4, Issue 3.

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