blood count
noun
: the determination of the blood cells in a definite volume of blood
also
: the number of cells so determined
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Tests showed that his blood counts were dangerously low, so Dr. John ordered a blood transfusion.
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John Carreyrou, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
These blood tests might include a complete blood count; a metabolic panel; and tests for fasting blood glucose, thyroid stimulating hormone, and vitamin B12 levels.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Md, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Her red blood count, hemoglobin levels and blood pressure were all low.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2024
Typically a complete blood count (CBC), which measures levels of all three blood cell types (red cells, white cells, and platelets), is ordered.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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John Carreyrou, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
These blood tests might include a complete blood count; a metabolic panel; and tests for fasting blood glucose, thyroid stimulating hormone, and vitamin B12 levels.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Md, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Her red blood count, hemoglobin levels and blood pressure were all low.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2024
Typically a complete blood count (CBC), which measures levels of all three blood cell types (red cells, white cells, and platelets), is ordered.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Blood count.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20count. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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