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CBC (Complete Blood Count) explained

The CBC is the most basic screening: red cells, white cells and platelets reveal infection, anemia, inflammation and clotting. Don't panic at single arrows — vets read patterns and trends.

🧾 Vor der Untersuchung

  • ✓Usually no fasting needed (fast if drawn together with chemistry)
  • ✓Avoid strenuous exercise before the draw
  • ✓Mention any medications

📊 Die wichtigsten Werte

SuchenHochNiedrig
WBC (white cells)Infection, inflammation or stress (common in stressed cats)Late viral infection, bone-marrow issues — read with the differential
NeutrophilsBacterial infection, inflammationSevere consumption, drug effects
LymphocytesExcitement/stress (cats), chronic infectionChronic stress, steroids
RBC / HemoglobinRelative rise from dehydrationAnemia: bleeding, hemolysis or poor production — find the cause
Hematocrit (HCT)DehydrationMain anemia gauge (cats below 20% is severe)
PlateletsReactive increaseBleeding risk, immune thrombocytopenia, or clumping artifact
EosinophilsParasites, allergyStress, steroids

💡 So liest du es A single mild outlier in a well pet is usually re-checked in 2-4 weeks for trend; multiple abnormal values or large deviations need deeper work-up.

🤖 KI-Befundinterpretation

Trage die Werte aus deinem Bericht unten ein (z. B. „ALT 250, BUN 40“) — die KI interpretiert sie anhand der Referenzbedeutungen.

Häufige Fragen

Does the blood draw hurt?

Similar to human blood draws — from a front leg or the neck, after a small clip. Most pets need only gentle restraint.

Does cat stress skew results?

Yes — stress raises glucose and WBC in cats. Vets cross-check multiple values and may re-test.