CBC, or Complete Blood Count, testing is a routine blood test used to measure the cells in the body through the blood. A CBC can help detect hundreds of conditions, disorders, and infections. The test gives our healthcare professionals in Duluth a more clear picture of your overall health, monitor your health, screen for disease, and plan treatments. CBC tests for the blood for white blood cells, red blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets. CBCs help providers diagnose, monitor, and screen for many diseases, conditions, disorders, and infections.

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When is a CBC performed in Duluth?

You may need a CBC test if you have any of the following symptoms:

• Bruising or bleeding
• Fatigue, dizziness, or weakness
• Fever, nausea, and vomiting
• Inflammation (swelling and irritation)
• Joint pain
• Problems with heart rate
• Problems with blood pressure

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What can a CBC provide?

A CBC does this by telling your provider:

• The rate at which your body is creating new blood cells
• The number of red blood cells in your blood (RBC or erythrocytes)
• The number of white blood cells in your blood (WBC or leukocytes) and platelets
• The size of your blood cells
• The shape of your blood cells

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What does a CBC detect?

This information is critical for determining a wide range of conditions, disorders, diseases, and infections.

CBCs may be used to:

• Detect blood abnormalities that may be indicative of a disease
• Diagnose or screen for different disorders, conditions, and infections
• Evaluate your overall health
• Monitor various blood diseases

Some conditions, disorders, diseases, and infections a CBC can detect include:

• Anemia
• Bone marrow disorders
• Disorders such as agranulocytosis, thalassemias, and sickle cell anemia
• Infections that cause abnormal blood counts
• Several types of cancer, including leukemia and lymphoma
• Side effects of chemotherapy
• Side effects of prescription medications
• Vitamin and mineral deficiencies

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Routine Blood Testing at Complete Healthcare Medical Center

Blood can tell us many things about our health and wellness including the status of our organ function, diet, metabolism, illnesses, and certain diseases. At Complete Healthcare Medical Center, we offer routine blood testing as a method for diagnostic testing to our patients. By drawing the blood sample and sending it to a lab for diagnostic testing, we have the ability to dive deeper into the patient, detect illnesses or deficiencies, and cure certain ailments to promote the optimal health of the patient.

We offer a Routine Blood Work Package for just $121, over $200 less than the package's original value. This package includes CBC testing along with CMP, lipids panel, TSH, and hemoglobin A1C. A healthier you is closer than you know. Schedule your Blood Work package with us today!