CBC test in Lucknow - Price & Details

The CBC test checks the levels of various blood cells like white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets, haemoglobin, and haematocrit, along with other cells. The test is non-specific, and in case of abnormalities in the test results, additional tests will have to be done for a diagnosis.

The CBC test checks the levels of these cells:

• RBCs or red blood cells: Red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the cells and tissues
• Haemoglobin: haemoglobin carries the oxygen and returns carbon dioxide back to the lungs to be expelled
• Haematocrit: haematocrit is the volume of red blood cells in the blood
• Reticulocyte
• MCV or mean corpuscular volume
• MCHC or mean corpuscular haemoglobin
• RDW or red cell distribution
• WBC or white blood cells: white blood cells help the body fight off infections.

• WBC differential, which tests the levels of different WBCs like:

• Eosinophils
• Neutrophils
• Basophils
• Lymphocytes
• Monocytes

• Platelet count
• MPV or mean platelet value
• PDW or platelet distribution width

PharmEasy Labs is a one-stop solution for all diagnostic needs, providing a wide array of benefits and services. Avail of the in-home sample collection service and do the test from your home without travelling to any diagnostic centre and waiting in a queue. You can do the test from your city, no matter how remote, as services are offered in more than 2500 pin codes. The results are accurate and reliable as well, as the labs are fully automated and barcoded. The results are then sent to the registered email address in a timely manner so that prompt medical action can be taken.

Transparency is maintained as customers receive frequent notifications about the developments in the testing process. The blood collection process is hygienic and modern, and the phlebotomists even carry a vein finder device that helps them locate the best vein in the forearm to draw blood from.

The price of a Complete Blood Count (CBC) test may fluctuate due to several factors. In Lucknow, the average cost of a CBC test on PharmEasy is around INR 349, though prices may vary slightly depending on offers and location. If you're interested, you can also compare CBC test prices in major Indian cities.

If you show symptoms of abnormalities in the blood, the doctor will ask you to do a CBC test first before any other test. These symptoms are:

• Easy bruising
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Fever
• Vomiting
• Inflammation

The CBC test is also important for people who have any of these health conditions:

• Some cancers
• Anaemia
• Some infections
• Vitamin or mineral deficiencies
• Iron deficiencies
• Disorders relating to bone marrow
• Autoimmune conditions
• Any bleeding conditions
• Malaria
• Dengue
• Chikungunya

You do not have to make special preparations for the CBC test. there is no need to fast if you are just doing the CBC test, but if other tests are prescribed with it, you might have to fast. Consult the doctor before doing the blood test.

During the CBC Test

Once the CBC test is booked, a phlebotomist is assigned who arrives at the specified date and time to collect the blood sample. The process is centred around patient safety, and fresh disposable kits are used that contain sterilized needles and gloves. Once the sample is drawn, it is carefully stored in barcoded vials, kept in cooling containers, then sent to the lab for testing.

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 checked for in the CBC test result are as follows -

The normal values and reference ranges of the test may vary from lab to lab. Please refer to the ranges mentioned in the report and consult a doctor to understand the interpretation of lab reports.

Each parameter is important in diagnosing different diseases in the individual.

RBC count-

Low RBC counts lead to anaemia. This may be due to -

• Acute or chronic bleeding
• RBC destruction - haemolytic anaemia
• Nutritional deficiency - iron deficiency, vitamin B12 or folate deficiency
• Bone marrow disorders or damage
• Chronic inflammatory disease
• Chronic kidney disease

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Risks / Possible Complications

A CBC test is a commonly performed blood test with minimal risk of complications. If you encounter any of the following, it is advisable to seek medical advice promptly:

• Excessive bleeding from the puncture site
• Pain or inflammation at the collection site

Limitations

• Potential interference with test outcomes caused by machine or human errors
• Misinterpretation of the markers