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What is a CBC Test?

The CBC Test is a blood test that provides a picture of your overall blood health. The test provides information about different cells in your blood. It tells the total number of red blood cells, white cells, and platelets, as well as counts of the different types of white cells.

How do I know if I need a CBC Test?

Do the CBC Test if you have :

  • Fever: Infections can cause fever, and a CBC test will show an increased white cell count
  • Cough, Cold: A CBC test can help to know if cough is due to infection or allergy
  • Weight Loss: Weight loss can be due to diseases like infection, cancers, etc, and CBC test can help to screen them
  • Fatigue: Feeling tired constantly, may be due to low hemoglobin(anemia), CBC test helps to screen this disease.

How is the test done?

This is a simple blood test and requires no special preparation. You do not need to be fasting for this test.

To perform this test, a sample of blood will be drawn from your vein, by inserting a sterile needle. The blood sample will then be analyzed in the lab.

What will be included in the report?

This report includes 22 parameters, listed in the table below:

Group Parameters Meaning
Red Blood Cells Hemoglobin, Total RBC Count, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW Measures hemoglobin, number, size and shape of red cells
White Blood Cells Total Count, Neutrophils(%), Lymphocytes(%), Eosinophils(%), Monocytes(%), Basophils(%), Neutrophils Count, Lymphocyte Count, Eosinophil Count, Monocyte Count, Basophil Count Measures total number of white blood cells, measures counts of different types of white cells.
Platelets Platelet Count, Average volume of platelets Total number and average size of platelets.
Peripheral Smear Parasites, other findings. Screens for malaria and reports any other miscellaneous abnormalities.

Refer to Sample Report PDF

Who should do this test?

This test is usually recommended by doctors when a patient vists them for the first time. It is a part of nearly every blood test prescription, and is considered the most common blood test.

While it is a general test, it may be of more value in :

  • Routine Health Checkups : It is included as a part of annual and routine health checks to make sure the blood is in good health.
  • Screen for basic infections : When a person has ill health, for eg - cough, cold, fever, loose motions, stomach pain : the CBC test is usually recommended to check the blood.
  • Screen FOR bLOOD Cancers : The test helps to screen for leukaemia or blood cancers in those suspected of having this disease.
  • Pregnancy and excessive bleeding due to menses : The test helps judge hemoglobin level and is hence recommended as a part of all antenatal checkups, in women who bleed heavily due to menses and also during childbirth.

Summary of CBC Test

Sample TypeBlood
Time to Get Report1 hour
Test MethodFlow Cytometry, Microscopy
Normal RangeHemoglobin - 12 to 15 g/dl, Total WBC Count - 4,000 to 11,000 /cumm, Total RBC Count - 3 to 5 lacs /cumm, Total platelet count - 1.5 to 4.5 lacs / cumm, Eosinophils - 1% to 6%, Basophils - 0.3 to 2%, Lymphocytes - 14.1% - 45.8%, Neutrophils - 42.9% to 78.4%.
Purpose of testScreens blood for anemia, infections, cancers, allergies
Intended forAll genders, all ages
Fasting RequiredNo
Total Tests22
Doctor's Prescription RequiredNo
Reports Available ByPDF available through Watsapp,Email and Hardcopy(on request)
Other NamesCBC Test, Hemogram, Peripheral Blood Smear, PBS, Complete Blood Count

Frequently Asked Questions

No, a CBC test does not provide a blood group result

No, CBC Test has no relation with an HIV test.

Most blood banks require that a CBC test is done before donating blood, however it is not mandatory.

A CBC test can show how your body is reacting to infections, but is not a specific test for immunity.

Why Choose Pathofast for CBC-Complete Blood Count

Pathofast Lab in Pune, is the best lab in Pune for accurate and reliable blood tests. Our lab is located conveniently in the center of Pune and we also offer home sample collection for the CBC-Complete Blood Count in various areas of Pune.

You can be assured of quality service and timely and accurate reports

Home Sample Collection is Available for CBC-Complete Blood Count at the following locations in Pune :

  • Jangli Maharaj Nagar
  • Ravet
  • Viman Nagar
  • Shastrinagar, Yerawada
  • NIBM Undri Road, Kondhwa
  • Camp
  • Aundh
  • Baner
  • Dattwadi
  • Undri
  • Pimpri-Chinchwad
  • Kalyani Nagar
  • Koregaon Park
  • Sadashiv Peth