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There are a number of common types of blood tests that you can have at your doctor's office or a lab, such as a complete blood count (CBC), or a basic metabolic panel.
Other common types of blood tests include coagulation factors, which are the proteins and chemicals in your body that can help you clot blood, and various autoimmune and immune-system tests. This is a collection of different tests that measure how your body functions, including glucose, calcium, sodium, potassium, chloride, creatinine, and blood urea nitrogen (BUN). Typically, you will need to fast for up to 12 hours before your test, so if you have a lot of medications, talk with your doctor about what should be taken the night before, and follow their instructions carefully.

Complete blood count (CBC) is one of the most common blood tests. It can aid in the evaluation of signs such as weakness, exhaustion, and bruises and diagnosis of illnesses such as anemia, leukemia, malaria, and infection.
CBC includes:
Total concentration amount of hemoglobin present in the blood (Hgb)
Fraction of blood composed of red blood cells (Hct)
Hemoglobin volume in each RBC (mean corpuscular volume [MCV])
Weight of hemoglobin in each RBC (mean corpuscular hemoglobin [MCH])
The proportion of hemoglobin in each RBC (mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration [MCHC])
Number of platelets, which are critical to the formation of the clot
MCV, MCH, and MCHC values help diagnose various types of anemia
Normal ranges for a CBC
Normal range Hgb:
Men: 13.0 to 17.0 g/dL
Women: 11.5 to 15.5 g/dL
Hematocrit normal range:
Men: 40 to 55 percent
Women: 36 to 48 percent
Platelet count normal range:
Adult: 150,000 to 400,000/mL
White blood cell normal range:
Adult: 5,000 to 10,000/mL. Among other blood components, this test counts your red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. CBC is used to assess nutritional status, screen for diseases, and ascertain general health conditions. It frequently occurs as part of a regular checkup.