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Laboratory studies are used in health care to help determine the inner working of the body. A complete blood count measures different components of the blood that circulates through the cardiovascular system. Disorders such as infection, anemia, autoimmune disorders, bone marrow disorders, and leukemia can be assessed for, diagnosed, and managed with complete blood count results. What Blood Components Are Counted? Blood consists of several components including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The complete blood count identifies the levels of each of these components as w...