Red Blood Count (RBC) The results from a blood test that analyzes RBC can assist in the diagnosis of a plethora of blood-related conditions.

Your blood contains a wealth of information about the state of your health. Analyzing the levels of each component is an important part of diagnosis.

A complete blood count (CBC) might suggest hemolytic anemia if your RBC, hemoglobin, and reticulocyte counts are low. But further testing may be required.

Poikilocytosis is the presence of abnormal shaped red blood cells. Learn more about what causes it, symptoms of poikilocytosis, and more.