If you have symptoms such as fatigue,weakness,loss of appetite,or swelling then you might need to check your blood count . in this article we’ll know about the complete blood count test and why it is needed to get this...
A complete blood count is a type of blood test which is used to assess the overall health of the person.its is a part of routine checkup it is not necessary that you should get your tests done only when you develop a symptoms of any disease we should always monitor our health regularly and prevent us from the burden of the treatment of an actual severe illness.
A complete blood count is the first step toward the goal of monitoring overall health of the body
What does this test measure?
Complete blood count measures the following-
- Red blood cell which is responsible for carrying the oxygen throughout the body
- White blood cells which is responsible for fighting off the bacteria entering in our body
- Haemoglobin, oxygen carrying protein in a blood
- Platelets which is responsible for the clotting of the blood
- Hematocrit, tells about the amount of RBCs in the blood
Benefits of CBC test
- A complete blood count should be a part of your routine check up to monitor how well your body is working and whether there's any chance of developing any illnesses
- CBC helps to find out the cause of symptoms such as fatigue ,weakness, bleeding etc
- This test also helps in monitoring the prognosis of existing medical condition
- This test helps in monitoring the treatment effectiveness
- This test also helps in detecting the infections in the body
Preparation of complete blood count
- No specific preparation is needed for this test. Just keep calm and tell your doctors about your current medications
- Take adequate rest before the night of the test
- Avoid the consumption of alcohol and smoking before taking the test
Procedure for the complete blood count
- The lab technician will tie the rubber band around your arms so that the vein is visible
- After this the site from which blood sample will be drawn is cleaned with an alcohol swab
- Then a sterile needle is inserted into the vein to draw a blood sample into a vial.
- After this the puncture site is covered with the bandage to avoid bleeding
- The sample is then sent to the lab for further analysis.
The normal range
The normal range of CBC count is
|
Red blood cell count |
Male: 4.35 trillion to 5.65 trillion cells/L Female: 3.92 trillion to 5.13 trillion cells/L |
|
haemoglobin |
Male: 13.2 to 16.6 grams/dL Female: 11.6 to 15 grams/dL (116 to 150 grams/L) |
|
haematocrit |
Male: 38.3% to 48.6% Female: 35.5% to 44.9% |
|
White blood cells |
Male: 5000-10,000 per microlitre of blood Female: 4500-11000 per microlitre of blood |
|
Platelet count |
1,40,000 to 4,50,000 platelets per microlitre |
So what are you waiting for? You don't need any symptoms to book the complete blood count test; it is always better to take charge of your own health . This test should be the part of routine checkup for all individuals as this test gives you the insights of the overall health of your body so book this test now from ganesh diagnostic at an affordable range. We also have specially designed health packages such as routine health checkup packages or executive health checkup packages for your health.
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Frequently asked questions
What is complete blood count?
This is a blood test which is used to assess the overall health of the body
Is fasting required for this test?
No fasting is not required for this test
Price of CBC test in delhi?
Prices vary from different locations based on the reputation of the diagnostic centre .The average price is around 200-400 rs .
What is included in the CBC test?
Around 26 parameters are included in your CBC test to assess the overall health of your body
What is the significance of WBC count in CBC?
The WBC count ells about your body’s ability to fight infection
Can this test be done at home?
Yes you can get this test done at home, if you choose ganesh diagnostic for your test as we provide free home blood sample collection with no extra charges
