Complete Blood Count
The complete blood count is a common blood test that can be helpful in diagnosing many health conditions, including emphysema. It is often performed during the initial physical exam and then regularly to monitor the condition. Your doctor tends to check the complete blood count usually because this is a good way to find out the presence of bacterial infection causing emphysema. As emphysema and lung infections might have some very similar signs, this test will help your doctor know exactly whether any symptoms you are experiencing might be related to your emphysema or infection instead. [3]
