CBC test in Chennai - Price & Details

Additional tests will be prescribed if the CBC results are abnormal, as the CBC is not a definitive test. In some cases, healthy people might have results that are outside the normal range, but this is not a cause for concern. But if people who have cancer and are undergoing treatment have abnormal test results, it is indicative of some issue, and the treatment might have to change.

A comprehensive test, the CBC test with PharmEasy Labs measures the levels of these cells:

• 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, 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

The CBC test in Chennai can be done with any service provider, but PharmEasy Labs offers convenience and many benefits. The test will be done from the comfort of your home by using the in-house sample collection facility, and you do not have to travel to a diagnostic centre and waste precious time and energy. The test results are accurate and reliable as fully automated and barcoded machines analyse the samples. The results are also sent in a timely manner so quick medical action can be taken if the reports are abnormal.

A Complete Blood Count (CBC) test can have a different cost depending on various factors such as location, technology and equipment. On average, you can expect to pay around Rs. 590 for a CBC test at PharmEasy in Chennai. You can also explore the CBC test rates in other Indian cities as well.

The doctor will prescribe the CBC test in Chennai if they want to check the treatment plan for various health disorders like:

• Infections
• Some types of cancer
• Anaemia
• Bleeding disorders
• Vitamin deficiencies
• Dengue, malaria, and chikungunya
• Autoimmune conditions
• Iron deficiency
• Bone marrow disorders

If you have the following symptoms, it usually indicates that there is some issue with the blood, and you will have to do the CBC test.

• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Bruising or bleeding easily
• Infections or inflammation
• Dizziness
• Fever
• Vomiting
• Nausea

There are no special preparations that have to be done for the CBC test. However, if the CBC test is done to test a specific blood parameter, you might have some food or drink restrictions. The doctor will inform you if you have to fast or not before the test.

During the CBC test in Chennai:

After the CBC test in Chennai has been booked, you will be assigned a phlebotomist who will collect the sample from your home at the time and date of your choosing. Complete hygiene and sanitation are maintained in the process, and the test is done in under 10 minutes. The phlebotomists carry a vein finder device to locate the ideal vein to draw blood from, sterilise the area with ethanol, and use disposable sterilised needles and gloves to draw the blood. The samples are carefully stored in barcoded vials, kept in cooling containers, and then sent to the lab for analysis.

• Enjoy the convenience of home sample collection without having to travel and queue outside any hospital or laboratory.
• You can avail of amazing discounts and offers that will significantly reduce the cost of the blood test.
• Get updates on the status of your booking and report through the PharmEasy app.
• Reports are mailed to you as well as uploaded on the app. So, you don’t need to travel to any lab physically to collect the report.
• PharmEasy labs are fully automated and barcoded to produce reports that are reliable and accurate.