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Overview

CBCs are ordered for a variety of clinical indications, for example if there is a concern for anemia. The official results often come back with incidental abnormalities ‘flagged’ that may not relate to the clinical concern – yet need to be addressed. This case-based presentation will touch upon common abnormalities, with advice on the best approach for following-up.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the meaning of the values in CBC reports
  • Appreciate how to place incidental abnormal CBC findings in the context of the patient’s work-up
  • Use an evidenced-based work-up for anemia
  • Consider next steps to work-up abnormal CBCs, before a hematology consult