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Tests, scans, investigations 2. Full blood count

Ian Peate

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One of the most common blood tests undertaken is a full blood count (FBC) (sometimes this is referred to as a complete blood count (CBC)). This article discusses FBC, the reasons why it may be performed and how the test is undertaken. The article identifies issues that may arise when the blood has been taken and the relevance of some of the results. When the HCA and AP have an understanding of this particular blood test, then they will be in a better position to offer patients safer and more effective care in a patient-centred way.

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One of the most common blood tests undertaken is a full blood count (FBC) (sometimes this is referred to as a complete blood count (CBC)). This article discusses FBC, the reasons why it may be performed and how the test is undertaken. The article identifies issues that may arise when the blood has been taken and the relevance of some of the results. When the HCA and AP have an understanding of this particular blood test, then they will be in a better position to offer patients safer and more effective care in a patient-centred way.

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One of the most common blood tests undertaken is a full blood count (FBC) (sometimes this is referred to as a complete blood count (CBC)). This article discusses FBC, the reasons why it may be performed and how the test is undertaken. The article identifies issues that may arise when the blood has been taken and the relevance of some of the results. When the HCA and AP have an understanding of this particular blood test, then they will be in a better position to offer patients safer and more effective care in a patient-centred way.

Key concepts: Complete blood count, Blood count, Medicine, Blood test, SAFER, Test (biology), Intensive care medicine, Internal medicine

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