 Friends, my name is Dr. Rajendra Paul. I am a consultant in hematology and bone marrow transplant in Manipal Hospital, Pane Bhune. Today, we are going to talk about general hematology. Essentially, it means basic CBC or hemogram problems. Friends, CBC is the most common blood tests done by the patients in our community and it is used by almost all the specialties. There are 10 to 15 parameters in a CBC report depending on the lab or the machine used. Apart from two or three readings, most of the readings are overlooked or ignored by many of us. Friends, each of the values and the parameters has an importance and has a significance. Sometimes, CBC is the most important test which can detect early major problems like serious infections or even serious cancers. So, any problems in CBC either in the quantity of the cells like red cells, white cells or platelets or any other problems in the other parameters of the CBC which is not especially explainable, then please do consult hematology. I can go through all the CBC report with you and come to a basic conclusion and also make a diagnosis. So, friends, CBC is a basic test but it is a very, very important test. So, we are here at Manipal Hospitals to guide you regarding your CBC. The added plus point is I myself look at your CBC like blood smear under the microscope which gives me added information not only about the values but also how your cells look under the microscope which has special extra importance. So, friends, if you have any CBC problems or anybody else in the community as CBC changes, please do seek help and support of hematology.