abnormal full blood count
Last edited 10/2019 and last reviewed 07/2023
Abnormal FBC Results Guidance - In adults
Abnormal FBC in Adults (click on links in tables)
Considered in terms of :
Haemoglobin abnormalities:
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White Cell Count abnormalities:
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Neutrophils |
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Lymphocytes |
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Eosinophils |
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Monocytes |
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Platelet Abnormalities |
NB - Abnormalities affecting more than one cell type are more likely to be due to bone marrow causes rather than reactive. Always consider earlier referral when the patient is unwell.