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==Complete blood count (CBC)== | |||
A procedure in which a sample of blood is drawn and checked for the following: | |||
* The number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. | |||
* The amount of hemoglobin (the protein that carries oxygen) in the red blood cells. | |||
* The portion of the blood sample made up of red blood cells. | |||
==Liver function tests== | |||
A procedure in which a blood sample is checked to measure the amounts of certain substances released into the blood by the liver. A higher than normal amount of a substance can be a sign of liver cancer. | |||
==References== | ==References== |
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Overview
Complete blood count (CBC)
A procedure in which a sample of blood is drawn and checked for the following:
- The number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
- The amount of hemoglobin (the protein that carries oxygen) in the red blood cells.
- The portion of the blood sample made up of red blood cells.
Liver function tests
A procedure in which a blood sample is checked to measure the amounts of certain substances released into the blood by the liver. A higher than normal amount of a substance can be a sign of liver cancer.