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A complete blood count (CBC) is a fairly broad blood test that is very helpful when you're sick. Your blood is comprised of many different parts. When you're sick it affects the different parts of the blood in different ways. For example, if you have an infection, your white blood cells (your defense system) will likely be higher than normal. Or, if you have been feeling more tired than usual perhaps your red blood cells (which carry iron) are low and you need to take an iron supplement.

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