Cytopenia

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Diagnosis

Diagnosis of cytopenia in the cancer patient requires a complete blood count (CBC) and the identification of any blood and bone marrow abnormalities.


Complete Blood Count


A complete blood count (CBC) is performed to identify anemia neutropenia, or thrombocytopenia. A sample of the patientÂ’s blood is drawn and examined under a microscope to obtain the CBC.

Red blood cell count (RBC) is the number of red blood cells capable of carrying hemoglobin in a cubic millimeter o...Read the full article