Why Is the Complete Blood Count (CBC) the Most Frequently

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why is the complete blood count (CBC) the most frequently ordered clinical laboratory test?

• A) Easy to perform
• B) Inexpensive
• C) Provides valuable information about the patient's overall health status
• D) Anticoagulated blood easy to obtain

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Variable Costs

Variable costs are expenses that change in proportion to the level of production or business activity.

Average Fixed Costs

The total fixed costs of production divided by the number of units produced, representing the fixed cost per unit of output.

Total Costs

encompass all expenses incurred in the production of goods or services, including both fixed and variable costs.

Output Expands

When the production of goods or services increases in response to market demand or other factors.