blood count
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blood count
A medical laboratory test in which the cellular components of the blood, such as red and white blood cells, are analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. It provides information about a person's state of health.
Der Arzt hat ein großes Blutbild angeordnet, um die Ursache der Müdigkeit zu finden.
The doctor ordered a complete blood count to find the cause of the fatigue.
The word is made up of 'Blut' (blood) and 'Bild' (picture/image). So it metaphorically describes a 'picture' or detailed representation of the components of the blood.
Das Blutbild zeigte einen Mangel an Eisen.
The blood count showed an iron deficiency.
In everyday medical language, a blood count is often 'gemacht' (done), 'erstellt' (prepared/created), or 'angeordnet' (ordered) by a doctor. Afterwards, the results are 'ausgewertet' (evaluated) by the lab.
Ich muss morgen früh zum Arzt, um ein Blutbild machen zu lassen.
I have to go to the doctor tomorrow morning to have a blood count done.
In practice, people often distinguish between a 'kleines Blutbild' (basic blood count) and a 'großes Blutbild' (complete blood count / more comprehensive analysis). These adjectives are very common.
Für die Routineuntersuchung reicht meist ein kleines Blutbild.
For the routine check-up, a basic blood count is usually enough.
