2006-12-15 21:43:23 · 8 answers · asked by culy36711 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
the number and shape of of red blood cell, and the same for white blood cells, also the number of the different types of white blood cells. a abnormal blood count could mean so many different things it would make your head spin. its a jumping point to help guide further testing.
2006-12-15 23:32:50 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you say BLOOD COUNT this primarily indicates the blood components like the red blood cell, white blood cell, hemoglobin, hematocrit.. BUT it does not test STD's. There is a different blood test required..a more specific one and not just a mere blood count. Although blood count can show signs of infection that will give the doctor an idea that there is something not right inyour body..that is the time he/she can request for a more specific blood test depends on what the doctor diagnosed based on the blood count, and the patients signs and symptoms. Hope this helps. God bless
2006-12-17 20:01:36 · answer #2 · answered by justurangel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you didn't complete your question. a full blood count looks at red, white and other blood cells. this can tell drs if you need any supplements, have infection, are anaemic ect. all tests will require your consent for them to take the sample (unless in emergency situations) ask what is being tested and why before they take the samples. most drs and nurses are happy to explain things and encourage you to make informed decisions on your health
2006-12-17 12:09:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what the blood screen is for....hepatitis, syphillis, T-cell count, white cell count, etc. The list is long.
If this is a sexual health question, the standard check in the UK is syphillis, HIV from a GUM. You can get your GP to request a hepatitis screen.
To loraleigh: Huh? Have you not heard of HIV at the very least?
2006-12-16 14:09:20 · answer #4 · answered by KD 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a full blood count brings up levels of red and white blood cells, shape and size, and sometimes iron and ferrous levels. any thing else wount show up unless they are testing for it
2006-12-16 08:15:05 · answer #5 · answered by looby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they count the number of white blood cells in a milligram of blood
2006-12-18 07:43:13 · answer #6 · answered by Me!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shows whether you blood has the right proportion of red and white cells.
It can also tell how much you have drug, which drugs you have been taking, whether you are HIV+, whether you have any genetic conditions.
Blood tests are amazing tools.
2006-12-16 05:46:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they test your cells like wbc.rbc, hgb and things nothing that has to do with stds
2006-12-16 05:47:09 · answer #8 · answered by loraleigh_rn 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋