I know that patients with Lupus can live a very normal and long life, having Lupus under control with medication. I also know that Lupus is a disease that can affect the body in such a way that can cause death.
The complete blood count (CBC) is often used as a broad screening test to determine an individual's general health status. It can be used to: Screen for a wide range of conditions and diseases; Help diagnose various conditions, such as anemia, infection, inflammation, bleeding disorder or leukemia, to name just a few
Complete Blood Cell Count (CBC) 1  What it is: CBC is a test to measure levels of different blood cells.  Why the test is used: Abnormalities in blood cell counts, including white blood cells and red blood cells, may occur in people with lupus. This may be related to the lupus, lupus treatments, or infection.