CBC BASICS: LEUKOCYTES & PLATELETS

The Complete Blood Count (CBC) is a fundamental test for all stages of health monitoring, measuring a variety of cellular features of blood.

During this webinar, Dr. Krimer focuses on leukocytes and platelets of the CBC, how they are measured, and the challenges in evaluating these indices with an emphasis on species differences. She explains the meaning of changes in leukocyte and platelet indices, and the significance of morphologic changes to these cells. Tips on how to submit hematologic specimens to ensure the most accurate and meaningful results are presented.