What do these abbreviations mean: CBC; SMA-18; and EKG?

Factual Questions
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Inquiring minds want to know! :smiley:

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CBC- Complete Blood Count http://www.acronymfinder.com/af-query.asp?String=exact&Acronym=CBC&Find=Find
sma-18??? maybe this http://www.acronymfinder.com/af-query.asp?String=exact&Acronym=sma

ekg- http://www.acronymfinder.com/af-query.asp?String=exact&Acronym=ekg&Find=Find

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Complete Blood Count

SMA is a type of blood chemistry profile, while the 18 refers to how many tests are included in the profile

Electrocardiogram

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CBC = Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

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Complete Blood Count

Sequential Multiple Analysis

Electrocardiogram

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You may wonder why the abbreviation ‘EKG’ is used for electrocardiogram, and not ‘ECG’. Look here (at the bottom) for the answer.

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And if your CBC count is too high, you’re in danger of becoming a lumberjack.