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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.
blood sample
'Blutprobe' and 'Blutbild' both belong to the medical field and are often connected. A 'Blutprobe' is the small amount of blood taken from a person. The 'Blutbild' is the laboratory test or result in which certain values in the blood are checked. Learners may confuse the words because you usually need a blood sample for a blood count. Even so, the difference is clear: the 'Blutprobe' is the material, while the 'Blutbild' is the analysis or the result.
Im Gespräch erklärt der Arzt dem Patienten sein Blutbild.
During the conversation, the doctor explains the patient's blood count to him.
Die Ärztin nimmt vor der Untersuchung eine Blutprobe.
The doctor takes a blood sample before the examination.