Which abbreviation corresponds to White Blood Cell Count?

• A. Hgb
• B. Hct
• C. WBC
• D. RBC

Answer: (C)

Understanding common CBC abbreviations is essential. The abbreviation for the number of white blood cells is WBC, which stands for white blood cell count. White blood cells are the immune cells, and the WBC count helps assess infection, inflammation, or bone marrow function. For contrast, Hgb stands for hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells; Hct stands for hematocrit, the percentage of blood volume made up by red cells; and RBC stands for red blood cell count. Therefore, the abbreviation that corresponds to White Blood Cell Count is WBC.