List of all tests of : CBC

Overview


Complete blood count (CBC) is the most commonly ordered blood test and is used to



  • Evaluate overall health.
  • Screen for a variety of disorders e.g. anemia, infection, inflammation, bleeding disorders, blood cancer.
  • Check the bone marrow and spleen functioning.
  • Monitor an existing condition e.g. blood disorders./li>
  • Monitor treatment that is known to affect blood cells, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

What does it measure?

Complete blood count (CBC) test measures several components of the blood, including:

  • White Blood Cells count
  • White Blood Cell Differential
  • Red blood cell (RBC) count
  • Hemoglobin
  • Red blood cell indices
  • Reticulocyte count
  • Platelet count
  • Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)

Are there any Side effects of CBC?


CBC test does not usually cause any side effects. Side effects that may happen include:

  • Discomfort
  • Bleeding
  • Bruising
  • Swelling
  • Infection

How is it performed?


A healthcare professional will draw a blood sample from a vein in the arm or a finger-prick or heel-prick (newborns).