A hemogram is a laboratory test that helps estimate the total amount of blood in a person’s body. This test is also known as a blood cell count or complete blood count (CBC).
The purpose of a hemogram is to evaluate the number of red blood cells, leukocytes and platelets in the blood, as well as the presence of infections and inflammatory processes in the body. The results of a hemogram can be used to diagnose various diseases such as anemia, leukemia and many others.
A hemogram is usually performed in an outpatient setting and takes only a few minutes. During the test, the nurse takes