What is this test?
Test that measures several components and features of your blood and is used to evaluate your overall health and check for many disorders like anemia, infection, leukemia.
 
Sample required
Blood.
 
Patient preparation
No specific patient preparation protocol required. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing this test.
 
Turn-around time (How long does it take?)
2 hours.
 
Basis of the Test
This test is used to determine general health status, screen for disorders and evaluate nutritional status. It can help diagnose conditions such as anemia, blood cancers and infections. The complete blood count (CBC) is a test that measures the cells that circulate in blood. Blood consists of three types of cells suspended in a fluid called plasma: white blood cells (WBCs), red blood cells (RBCs), and platelets (PLTs). They are produced and mature primarily in the bone marrow and are then released into the bloodstream as needed. The readings vary with sex, age, physiological state, and general health.