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    What is a CBC Test?

    The Complete Blood Count test is a standard blood test that helps in assessing your general health. This test helps monitor the different types of cells present in the blood, such as red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), and platelets, to diagnose health conditions. Additionally, it provides valuable information about the effects of medications or medical conditions on the body and helps assess the health of the immune system.

    CBC Test Parameters

    The CBC test evaluates various parameters related to the different components of blood. Here are the main parameters that are checked in the test:

    WBCs

    White blood cells (WBCs) also called leukocytes are crucial for fighting infections and play a key role in the immune system. The test reveals the number of WBCs in your body with a differential count, which counts each type of WBC and immature RBCs.

    RBCs

    Red blood cells (RBCs) carry oxygen from around the body. Each RBC contains an iron-rich protein called haemoglobin, which helps in the transportation of oxygen. The quantity of RBCs within a specific volume of blood is typically measured in microliters (mcL). RBCs transport oxygen from the lungs to the entire body.

    Haematocrit (Hct)

    It represents the proportion of your blood that is made up of RBCs.

    Haemoglobin (Hb)

    It indicates the level of haemoglobin present in your bloodstream. Haemoglobin is a protein in RBCs that transports oxygen from the lungs to the entire body.

    RBC indices

    • Mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC): It refers to the average haemoglobin concentration in a specific volume of blood.

    • Mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH): It signifies the average haemoglobin concentration within individual RBCs.

    • Mean corpuscular volume (MCV): It denotes the average size of your RBCs.

    • Red cell distribution width (RDW) : It indicates the variability in RBC size.

    Platelet count

    It represents the total quantity of platelets in your blood sample.

    Understanding these parameters is crucial as they offer valuable insights into your overall health, allowing you to take active measures in managing your health effectively. Overall, a complete blood picture allows you to understand if you have any infections. In Bangalore, you can conveniently get a CBC Blood test at home through Orange Health Labs and get your test reports on time.

    Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test Preparation

    Before the CBC test, it's important to consider a few important things listed below:

    • Prerequisites: No special preparations are required for a CBC test. Your blood will be drawn for analysis.

    • Best time to get tested: You can reach out to your doctor for the best time to get tested based on whether you are getting other tests along with the CBC.

    • Eligibility for CBC test: Anyone can undergo a CBC test. Your doctor may order the test for routine health check-ups or if you’re showing signs of illness during checkups.

    • Cautions before taking the CBC test: The CBC test is safe and no special precautions are needed for it.

    By preparing with these steps, you can make sure your Haemogram blood test at home or in a laboratory gives accurate results.

    Why Take a CBC Test?

    There are several reasons why a healthcare professional may recommend a CBC test:

    • Monitoring and diagnosing conditions: The CBC test is beneficial for identifying and keeping track of various health problems like anaemia, bleeding issues, infections, and some cancers. If you have an ongoing health condition like chronic kidney disease (CKD) or cancer, the CBC test can be used to monitor your progress and make sure your treatment is effective.

    • Pre-treatment evaluation: Before starting certain medical procedures like surgery or chemotherapy, a CBC test might be done (along with other tests) to check your eligibility for the procedure.

    • Evaluation of unexplained symptoms: If you're feeling tired, weak, bruised, bleeding or getting frequent infections without any clear reason, a CBC test can help identify if there's something wrong with your health.

    • Routine health check-ups: The CBC test is often done with a routine health check-up or physical exam, to set a starting point and keep track of your overall health.

    A CBC test can help you get the right diagnosis and treatment based on the health of your blood components.

    Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test Results & Interpretation

    CBC test results can be interpreted accurately by your doctor by looking at the levels of your blood components. Here's the normal range for each parameter in the CBC test

    TestUnitsBiological Reference
    Red Blood Cells (RBC) Countmill/mm³4.5-5.5
    Haemoglobin (Hb)g/dL13.0-17.0
    Haematocrit (HCT) / Packed Cell Volume (PCV)%40-50
    Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)fL83-101
    Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin (MCH)pg27-32
    Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)g/dL31.5-34.5
    Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) CV%11.6-14.0
    Mentzer IndexBeta Thalassemia trait: < 14 Iron deficiency anaemia: ≥ 14
    Sehgal IndexBeta Thalassemia trait: < 972 Iron deficiency anaemia: ≥ 972
    Total White Blood Cell Count (TC)cells/mm³4000-10000
    Neutrophils%40-80
    Lymphocytes%20-40
    Monocytes%2-10
    Eosinophils%1-6
    Basophils%0-2
    Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC)/mm³2000-7000
    Absolute Lymphocyte Count (ALC)/mm³1000-3000
    Absolute Monocyte Count (AMC)/mm³200-1000
    Absolute Eosinophil Count (AEC)/mm³20-500
    Absolute Basophil Count (ABC)/mm³0-100
    Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR)1.0-3.0
    Platelet Count10 3 /µL150-450
    Platelet Haematocrit%0.20-0.50
    Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)fL7-13

    It is important to note that health conditions can lead to either high or low blood counts. Abnormal CBC levels may indicate the following conditions:

    Low platelet counts: May indicate viral infections, immune problems, certain cancers, haemolytic uremic syndrome or thrombocytopenia.

    • High platelet counts: May be caused by infections, immune system disorders or if you are recovering from anaemia.

    • Low RBC counts (anaemia): May be caused by nutritional deficiencies (such as B12 or iron deficiency), blood loss, kidney issues, and bone marrow or blood disorders.

    • High RBC counts: May be a sign of dehydration, polycythaemia vera, heart and lung problems or sleep apnoea.

    • Low WBC counts: Causes may include infections, medications, autoimmune diseases, or bone marrow disorders.

    • High WBC counts: May be caused by infections, allergies, autoimmune disorders, lymphoma, or leukaemia.

    If you receive unexpected results from your CBC test, it's important to consult your doctor for further guidance and interpretation. Arrange your home CBC blood test in Bangalore with Orange Health to make sure you get an accurate assessment and reports

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    The CBC Test price in Bangalore is ₹ 380

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    It checks blood composition and helps identify medical conditions.

    Fasting isn’t needed unless your doctor orders it with fasting tests.

    Collection is quick, and reports are shared within 6 hours.

    Once a year or more frequently as per medical advice.

    Counts of RBC, WBC, haemoglobin, hematocrit, platelets, and RBC indices.

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