Response to Comment on: “The evolution of the complete blood count: have we gone too far?”

Key Points

• This response addresses critiques regarding the advancements in complete blood count (CBC) testing.
• Reevaluation of historical and current practices in CBC technology and applications.
• Discussion on the implications of recent innovations in laboratory techniques on clinical outcomes.
• Highlights the balance between technological advancements and the utility in clinical diagnostics.
• Acknowledges varying perspectives on the necessity of certain blood parameters introduced in advanced CBC devices.