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The complete blood cell count: a powerful diagnostic tool.

Anne M Barger1

  • 1Department of Pathology, University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1008 Hazelwood Drive, Urbana, IL 61801, USA. abarger@uiuc.edu

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|December 11, 2003
PubMed
Summary

The complete blood count (CBC) is a valuable diagnostic tool. Integrating CBC results with patient history, physical exams, and other lab tests like chemistry panels and urinalysis enhances disease diagnosis and exclusion.

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Area of Science:

  • Clinical Pathology
  • Hematology
  • Diagnostic Medicine

Background:

  • The complete blood count (CBC) is a fundamental laboratory test.
  • Understanding the full diagnostic potential of the CBC is crucial for effective patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the diagnostic utility of the complete blood count (CBC).
  • To emphasize the importance of comprehensive evaluation of CBC parameters.
  • To underscore the necessity of integrating CBC with other diagnostic components.

Main Methods:

  • Review and interpretation of complete blood count (CBC) parameters.
  • Correlation of CBC findings with clinical presentation (history and physical examination).
  • Integration of CBC data with complementary diagnostic tests (chemistry panel, urinalysis).

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Main Results:

  • Appropriate evaluation of all CBC aspects aids in specific disease diagnosis.
  • CBC analysis can assist in ruling out a wide range of potential diseases.
  • Combined interpretation maximizes the diagnostic value of the CBC.

Conclusions:

  • The CBC serves as a powerful diagnostic instrument when interpreted correctly.
  • Optimal utilization of the CBC requires its conjunction with thorough patient assessment and additional laboratory data.
  • A complete diagnostic approach involves integrating CBC with chemistry panels and urinalysis for comprehensive evaluation.