High RBC, WBC & Platelets: What It Means
An increased blood cell count in a routine blood test (CBC) can indicate a wide range of possibilities — from harmless causes like dehydration to serious conditions like bone marrow disorders. Learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and when to see a doctor. When you get your routine blood work done, one of the most common things you'll see is a Complete Blood Count (CBC) . This test measures different types of blood cells: red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), and platelets. Sometimes the lab report will show that one or more of these types is higher than the normal range . That’s what we call an “increased blood cell count.” What exactly does that mean? Is it alarming? Or is it just a blip? In this detailed article, we will cover: What a CBC is and what counts are measured What “increased blood cell count” means (for RBCs, WBCs, platelets) Common causes and mechanisms Symptoms you might experience How doctors ...