CBC (COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT)

CBC (Complete Blood Count)

Also Known As

• Full Blood Examination (FBE)

• Complete Blood Picture (CBP)

• Full Blood Cell Count (FBC)

• Total Count (TC)

• Differential Count (DC)

• Total Leukocyte Count (TLC)

• Platelet Count

• CBC with Differential

What is the Purpose of this Test?

• Provides detailed information about the different cells in your blood.

• Helps diagnose, monitor, and screen for various diseases, conditions, and infections.

When Does One Need to Get this Test Done?

• As part of routine health checkups.

• If experiencing symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, or fever.

• To identify diseases like anaemia, immune system disorders, blood cancers, and bleeding disorders.

• To monitor the effects of treatments like chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

Pre-Test Information

• No special preparation is required.

• You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Report Delivery TAT

• Reports are typically delivered within 24 to 48 hours.

Home Visit

• Home visit sample collection is available for your convenience.

Sample Type

• Blood

Components Measured

• Red Blood Cells (RBCs): Carry oxygen.

• White Blood Cells (WBCs): Fight infections.

• Haemoglobin (Hb): Oxygen-carrying protein in RBCs.

• Haematocrit: Proportion of RBCs in blood.

• Platelets: Help in blood clotting.

What Diseases Can This Test Detect?

• Anaemia

• Infections

• Blood cancers (e.g., leukemia)

• Immune system disorders

• Bleeding disorders