A platelet count is part of a complete blood count (CBC). A CBC is a comprehensive blood test that measures various components of your blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
- Platelets are tiny blood cells that help your blood clot.
- CBC measures the number of platelets in your blood, along with other blood components.
Therefore, a platelet count is not a CBC itself, but it is included within a CBC.
