CBC test in Mumbai - Price & Details

CBC tests and a plethora of diagnostic tests are done by PharmEasy Labs in Mumbai, and many other cities, and huge discounts are offered. The discounts ensure that the tests are affordable and within the financial means of everyone.

Test accuracy is guaranteed by the automated, high-end machines that are constantly upgraded. These are used by technicians who have many years of experience. The pathologists of PharmEasy are also extremely skilled. The reports are verified by pathologists. To make things easy for you, the reports are emailed to you. This, as well as the home sample collection option, enables you to avoid travelling to a hospital or a lab for the test and the report. Booking is also quite simple, even if you are not used to technology. The interface of the app and the website guide you precisely.

PharmEasy offers measurements of the following under the CBC test:

• Absolute Eosinophil Count (AEC)
• Haemoglobin (Hb)
• Platelet Count
• Erythrocyte (RBC) Count
• Mean Cell Volume (MCV)
• Mean Cell Haemoglobin (MCH)
• Mean Corpuscular Hb Concentration (MCHC)
• Total Leucocytes (WBC) Count
• Absolute Lymphocyte Count (ALC)
• Absolute Basophil Count (ABC)
• Packed Cell Volume (PCV)
• Neutrophils
• Lymphocytes
• Monocytes
• Eosinophils
• Basophils
• Absolute Neutrophil Count
• Absolute Monocyte Count
• Immature Granulocyte Percentage
• RDW SD
• Nucleated Red Blood Cells Percentage
• Immature Granulocytes
• Nucleated Red Blood Cells
• RDW-CV

Variations in measurements of different cells in the blood reflect many different health conditions, such as:

• The body produces more white blood cells to fight off an infection. Autoimmune diseases or certain medications can reduce these numbers.
• Heart failure leukaemia can cause an increase in red blood cells. Low RBC count may indicate vitamin B 6, B 12, and folate deficiency.
• Platelet count can decrease due to cancer, infection, etc., and a high count can lead to blood clots and stroke.

The cost of a CBC test can vary depending on a number of factors. On average, you can expect to pay around Rs. 590 for a CBC test at PharmEasy in Mumbai. You can also check the price of CBC tests in top cities of India:

A CBC test is part of your routine health check-up. It is an essential comprehensive blood panel test that looks at your overall health. Low or high levels of blood components can cause a wide range of ailments. For example, anaemia, infection, leukaemia, stroke, lung disease, kidney disease etc. A CBC test helps diagnose the health conditions.

A CBC test does not require fasting or any other preparation. If other tests are done along with it you may have to fast.

During the CBC Test

First, opt for the home sample collection feature when you book the test and select an appropriate date and time. That is when the phlebotomist will go to your home. This test needs a small blood sample which will be collected from your home by the phlebotomist. To easily locate the vein in your arm, the phlebotomist will use a vein finder. Extreme hygiene and caution will be maintained. The blood drawing will be done with a new needle and syringe. It will only take a few seconds. The sample will be sealed and transported to the lab.

• The PharmEasy app and website have a simple interface which ensures user convenience.
• Only the latest automated and barcoded machines are used to analyse the test samples.
• Year-round discounts prevent the diagnostic tests from pinching your pockets.
• Home sample collection takes away the stress of having to go to a hospital for the test.
• Regular updates on your PharmEasy app let you stay updated on the progress of the test.

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

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

View Detailed Interpretation …

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.