Decreased Rbc Count In Diabetic Patients
An RBC count is a blood test that tells how many red blood cells (RBCs) you have.
RBCs contain
Alternative Names
Erythrocyte count; Red blood cell count
How the test is performed
Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic). The health care provider...
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