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Take the Blood Count Quiz

The last time you visited your doctor for an illness, they might have ordered a CBC test to help figure out the diagnosis. CBC stands for complete blood count. But what does that mean? And what do all those numbers on the result sheet mean? Find out by taking this quiz. Test results may vary depending on your age, gender, health history, the method used for the test, and other things. Ask your healthcare provider what your test results mean for you.

1. Which blood cells and blood elements are included in a CBC test?




2. What do white blood cells do?





3. What do red blood cells do?






4. What do platelets do?





5. What is hematocrit?




6. What are neutrophils?




7. What is severe neutropenia?




8. Which is a symptom of not having enough red blood cells or hemoglobin (a condition called anemia)?




9. What is the name of the condition that results when a person does not have enough platelets?




Author: Sinovic, Dianna

Online Medical Reviewer: Tara Novick BSN MSN

Online Medical Reviewer: Trevino, Heather, BSN, RNC

Date Last Reviewed: 06/01/2025

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