A CBC test or the Complete Blood Count test is a blood test that helps determine your overall health status. This test can serve as a pointer to disorders ranging from different types of anaemia, infections, fever, inflammation and cancers.
CBC tes...
Anaemias, Infections, Bleeding disorders, Cancers, Inflammation, Fever, Bone marrow disorders
The CBC test results are usually used as a base parameter to aid in the diagnosis of a disease condition. Then, based on the CBC test reports, the doctor will advise additional investigations to confirm the diagnosis.
The main parameters that are c...
Test result interpretation
Each parameter is important in diagnosing different diseases in the individual.
Low RBC counts lead to anaemia. This may be due to:
Acute or chronic bleeding
RBC destruction - haemolytic anaemia
Nutritional deficiency - iron deficiency, vitamin B1...
The CBC test requires a sample of your blood for testing.
CBC Test Preparation:
The CBC test per se does not require any special preparation. You need not fast before the test. You can have your usual food and drink as per routine. However, this t...