WashU Medicine Easy CBC

Functionality & Mechanism

This educational reference tool, developed by Washington University School of Medicine's Department of Pathology and Immunology, provides a rapid-response resource for interpreting Complete Blood Count (CBC) test results. The mobile application is designed for accessibility, featuring downloadable content for offline use in areas with limited internet. It delivers educational materials in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French, to support providers in generating diagnoses based on lab data.

Development & Context

• The project was created to address the educational gap among some healthcare providers in interpreting widely used Complete Blood Count (CBC) tests.
• Development was led by a Resident in Clinical Pathology to specifically support providers, particularly those working in underserved settings.
• The initiative was awarded the Society of '67 Pathology Trainee Project Grant in Health Services Education by the Association of Pathology Chairs.
• Key design priorities include making the tool free, functional offline, and available in four languages to ensure broad accessibility.

Intended Use & Scope

This application is designed as an educational support tool for healthcare providers, especially those in underserved settings who require additional training for CBC test interpretation. It functions as a reference resource to augment clinical knowledge. Information regarding its development and purpose is based on institutional news coverage, not peer-reviewed clinical studies.