Blood cell count

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012931",
  "term": "Blood cell count",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A quantitative measurement of the number of specific cell types present in a given volume of blood. This analytical procedure determines the concentrations of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. A complete blood count (CBC) is a routine diagnostic test that provides information about a person's overall health and can detect a range of disorders.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "blood",
    "blood cell"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2018, 90, 1121. 'Terminology of bioanalytical methods (IUPAC Recommendations 2018)' on page 1124 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2016-1120)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/blood-cell-count/"
}