A complete blood count is a common blood test that is often part of a routine check-up. Complete blood counts can help detect a variety of disorders including infections, anaemia, diseases of the immune system, and blood cancers
Your health care provider may have ordered a complete blood count as part of your check-up or to monitor your overall health. The test may also be used to:
- Help diagnose blood diseases, infection, immune system disorders, or other medical conditions
- Check for changes in an existing blood disorder
