CBC Blood Test Results: What They Mean, What to Watch, and What Your Doctor May Not Tell You

How to Use This Guide

This guide isn’t just about numbers—it’s about giving you the tools to understand what your blood is trying to tell you before things get serious.

• Log into your patient portal (like MyChart): You have access to all your lab results. Most people don’t even know they can view this.

• Look for CBC (Complete Blood Count) with Differential in your test list.

• Click “Trends” or “Graph View” – this shows how your markers change over time.

• Use this guide to decode what it all means.

🧬 What’s in a CBC With Differential?

Each item below includes:

• Plain-language meaning

• What it means if it’s high or low

• Root-cause considerations

• Terrain-based tips for balancing

WBC – White Blood Cell Count

Your immune system’s army.

• High: Infection, stress, inflammation, parasites, or even mold exposure.

• Low: Suppressed immunity, nutrient depletion (especially zinc, B12), or chronic illness. ⚡ Clue: Pair high WBC with high eosinophils? Look into parasite cleansing.

RBC – Red Blood Cell Count

Oxygen carriers.

• High: May indicate dehydration or lung issues.

• Low: Often signals anemia, low iron or B12. ⚡ Clue: Chronically tired but “labs are normal”? Look at RBC + Hemoglobin + Ferritin.

Hemoglobin / Hematocrit (HGB / HCT)

Oxygen saturation levels.

• Low: Suggests iron or B12 deficiency, poor protein intake, or blood loss. ⚡ Clue: If you have cold hands/feet, pale skin, or dizziness—don’t ignore even slight dips.

MCV – Mean Corpuscular Volume

Red blood cell size.

• High: Could point to B12 or folate deficiency.

• Low: May be iron deficiency or thalassemia traits. ⚡ Clue: High MCV + fatigue? Think methylation issues or gut inflammation blocking B vitamin absorption.

MCH / MCHC – Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (Concentration)

How much hemoglobin is in your red blood cells.

• Low: Often iron-related.

• High: Look deeper at B12, folate.

RDW – Red Cell Distribution Width

Measures variation in red blood cell size.

• High RDW: Can show B12, folate, or iron deficiency—even if the other values are normal. ⚡ Clue: RDW is often your first red flag before full-blown anemia hits.

Platelets (PLT)

Clotting cells.

• High: Inflammation, stress, or chronic infection.

• Low: Can be from viruses, meds, or nutrient depletion. ⚡ Clue: Trends matter. Watch how this changes during or after illness.

Neutrophils / Lymphocytes / Monocytes / Eosinophils / Basophils

These 5 tell the story of your immune response:

• Neutrophils: Bacterial infections, stress, inflammation

• Lymphocytes: Viral activity or chronic illness

• Monocytes: Long-term inflammation or immune activation

• Eosinophils: Parasites, mold, or allergies

• Basophils: Histamine reactivity or chronic infection

⚡ Clue: High eosinophils + itchy skin or gut issues? See our Parasite Cleanse Protocol.

✅ Highlight: What Your Doctor Might Not Say

• Labs often don’t raise concern until levels are outside “normal”—even if symptoms are already present.

• “Normal” ranges are based on averages of a population that is often nutrient deficient or chronically ill.

• If a marker is trending worse over time—even within the “normal” range—you have every reason to explore it further.

🌿 Root Cause Clues and What to Explore

• Fatigue + low HGB/RBC: Look into Wildcrafted  Yellow Dock

• Nettle, or Iron-Rich Liver Support.

• High eosinophils + skin/gut issues: Parasite + Inflammatory Bundle.

• Chronic stress + changing neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio: See our Redox & Terrain eBook.

📥 Download: CBC Self-Tracker

A downloadable PDF chart where you can log your CBC results alongside symptoms, to help you see your body’s trends before they turn into major problems.

🧠 Final Thoughts

This isn’t about diagnosing. It’s about knowing what your body is telling you, asking better questions, and catching imbalances before they snowball. Your blood is a map. Start learning the landmarks.

Suggested Supplements or Protocols

Refer back to the Wildcrafters CBC Guide for suggested terrain-based herbal and nutritional supports. Here are examples:

• Low hemoglobin: Wildcrafted Yellow Dock or Nettle Tincture

• High eosinophils: Parasite + Inflammatory Support Bundle

• High MCV: CDS exploration + Wildcrafted folate-rich herbs (e.g., Red Clover, White Clover)