A Little Background Blood is composed of cells that move around in a watery substance called plasma. The three basic types of cells in blood are red cells, white cells, and platelets. Your red blood cells carry oxygen throughout your entire body and remove carbon dioxide. Not having enough red blood cells to carry oxygen places extra demands on your body. Sample CBC Test click here to enlarge White cells fight infection and harmful substances that invade the body.
Platelets help stop bleeding by plugging leaks in blood vessels.
It takes all three working together properly to perform vital bodily tasks. With regular CBC tests, you may be able to take action before your anemia gets too serious. This site is intended for Canadian audiences only.