CBCFrom our partner site on breast cancer, MyBreastCancerNetwork.com. When the needle is inserted to draw blood, you may feel moderate pain, though most people feel only a prick or a stinging sensation. Afterward there may be some throbbing or bruising. Why the test is performed: advertisement The CBC is a screening test, used to diagnose and manage numerous diseases. The results can reflect problems with fluid volume (such as dehydration) or loss of blood. It can show abnormalities in the production, life span, and rate of destruction of blood cells. It can reflect acute or chronic infection, allergies, and problems with clotting. MCV, MCH, and MCHC values reflect the size and hemoglobin concentration of individual cells, and are useful in the diagnosis of various types of anemia.
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