Doctors measure the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets using a test called a complete blood count (CBC). If there are too many or two few of any type of cell, it can be an indication of why certain symptoms are being experienced, or of disease.
Nondiscrimination Policy Update
Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.
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