Question

A complete blood count is commonly performed before a client goes into surgery. What does this test seek to identify?

Answer 1

Answer:

Abnormally low hematocrit (hct) and hemoglobin (hb) levels-rationale.

Explanation:

Abnormally low hematocrit (hct) and hemoglobin (hb) levels-rationale. At low pre-operative hct and hb levels indicate the patient may require a blood transfusion before surgery.

if the hct and hb levels decrease during surgery because of blood loss, the need for a transfusion increases.

Answer 2

Answer:

A complete blood count (CBC) or full blood count (FBC) is a hematological laboratory investigation which comprises of the following tests:

1. White blood cell count which includes both total count and differential count. It gives a pointer to the immunity level of the patient.

2. Platelet count- this shows the bleeding tendencies.

3. Packed cell volume(PCV) or hematocrit level: This shows the red blood cell fraction in the blood. If low, patient would possibly need a transfusion or would build with hematinics before the surgery.

4. Mean corpuscular volume (MCV)

5. Mean corpuscular hemoglobin(MCH)

6. Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration(MCHC)