CBC test in Patna - Price & Details

The CBC test is typically a non-specific test, and while it can indicate that something is wrong, it is not able to diagnose the exact problem. Additional tests will be prescribed for this. In some cases, healthy people can have abnormal CBC results, but they do not have any symptoms of sickness.

When you book a CBC test with PharmEasy Labs, the following blood cells are tested:

• RBCs or red blood cells
• Haemoglobin
• Haematocrit
• Reticulocyte
• MCV or mean corpuscular volume
• MCHC or mean corpuscular haemoglobin
• RDW or red cell distribution
• WBC or white blood cell

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

• Eosinophils
• Neutrophils
• Basophils
• Lymphocytes
• Monocytes

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

Book the CBC test with PharmEasy Labs, and get the benefits of home sample collection. Not only will the blood sample be collected from your house, but the reports will also be emailed, and you do not have to go to a diagnostic centre for the same. More than 500 diagnostic tests can be booked, and they can be done from any part of the country, covering an area of 2500 pincodes. The timely generation of reports is a huge advantage, as you can get prompt medical action if the reports are not normal.

There are many time slots and dates available, you can choose one that best suits your schedule. The labs are fully automated and barcoded, generating accurate test results. Even though so many services are offered, the prices are still very reasonable, and the general public can afford it.

The expense of a CBC (Complete Blood Count) test can differ based on several factors such as location, technology and equipment. On average, you can expect to pay around Rs. 590 for a CBC test at PharmEasy in Patna. You might want to explore the prices of CBC tests in major cities across India for more options.

If you are showing any of these symptoms of a problem with the blood, you should book a CBC test. The symptoms are:

• Exhaustion
• Easy bruising or bleeding
• Inflammation
• Infection
• Nausea
• Lightheadedness
• Vomiting
• Fever

If you have any of these health disorders, you will have to do the CBC test. These are:

• Infections
• Anaemia
• Some kinds of cancer
• Vitamin or mineral deficiency
• Autoimmune disorders
• Disorders in the bone marrow
• Bleeding conditions
• Dengue, malaria, chikungunya

You do not have to make any special preparations before doing the CBC test. However some medicines can affect the test results, hence it is best to inform the doctor of these medicines beforehand.

During the CBC Test

Book the CBC test online, and the test will be done from your home. An experienced phlebotomist will come to your location to collect the blood sample. The process is hygienic, adhering to all safety protocols. The process is streamlined:

• A vein finder device is used to locate the ideal vein in the forearm to draw the blood
• The vein is cleaned with ethanol
• The phlebotomist wears sterilized gloves that will be disposed of after use
• The blood is drawn using a sterilized needle and stored in barcoded vials

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