A CBC test typically includes the following components:
- Red Blood Cell Count (RBC): Measures the number of red blood cells in a given volume of blood.
- White Blood Cell Count (WBC): Measures the number of white blood cells, which play a key role in fighting infection and inflammation.
- Platelet Count: Measures the number of platelets, which are essential for blood clotting and wound healing.
- Hemoglobin (Hgb): Measures the amount of oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells.
- Hematocrit (Hct): Measures the percentage of blood volume occupied by red blood cells.