Trauma and Acute Care
Main Line Health provides life-saving care and urgent support at trauma centers located throughout the Philadelphia region.
Complete Blood Count
Complete blood count reveals a lot about your health
There are three main categories of cells in human blood: red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs) and platelets. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body tissues. Hemoglobin is a protein in the red blood cells that is responsible for oxygen "transportation." White blood cells play a vital role in immunity—the body's ability to fight off illness. There are several different types of white blood cells, each having different functions related to immunity. Platelets help the blood to clot.
A complete blood count (also called CBC, CBC with differential, or blood count) is a count of the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in a definite volume of blood. A CBC also includes a measurement of hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen within the red blood cells. A hematocrit is a measurement of the percent volume of red cells, white cells, and plasma. A differential WBC count is a count of the different types of white blood cells.
A CBC can tell your doctor a great deal about the state of your health. Medical conditions that cause an abnormal blood count include anemia, the presence of an infection and some kinds of cancer. Blood counts can be used for screening, diagnosis or management of certain diseases and medical conditions.
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Care
Receive inclusive LGBTQ+ medical care at Main Line Health in a compassionate and welcoming space at locations in the Philadelphia region.
Palliative Care
Palliative care at Main Line Health is a service offered to seriously ill hospitalized patients. At the request of the patient's physician, the palliative care team recommends pain and symptom management.
Pediatrics
Learn how Main Line Health pediatricians collaborate with CHOP subspecialty doctors to provide the utmost optimal care for children.
Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
The board-certified experts at Main Line Health can help develop treatments to control and manage your allergy and asthma symptoms.
Orthopaedics
Orthopaedic doctors at Main Line Health treat simple to complex sports and accident-related injuries as well as the painful effects of many conditions that limit your mobility and cause pain. Find an orthopaedic surgeon near me.
Gender Care Program
We offer streamlined access to a team of medical, surgical, behavioral health and support specialists, in partnership with Main Line Health LGBTQ Inclusive Care for gender-affirming care.
Maternity (Obstetrics)
Our board-certified gynecologists are dedicated to serving you at every stage of your life, from adolescence to menopause and beyond. Whether you need treatment for common gynecological issues or advanced therapies and surgical expertise, we're here to provide comprehensive care and support.