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What the CBC test checks
If you have wondered what is CBC in blood test terms, it's a panel of around 20 numbers printed by an automated cell counter. The main groups are:
- Red cells: haemoglobin (Hb), RBC count, haematocrit (PCV), MCV, MCH, MCHC and RDW.
- White cells: total leucocyte count (TLC) plus the DLC.
- Platelets: platelet count, and often mean platelet volume (MPV).
People ask what is MCH in blood test reports: it is the average amount of haemoglobin inside one red cell, in picograms. What is MCHC in blood test results is close but different: the concentration of haemoglobin within the red cells, in g/dL. Low MCH and MCHC with a low MCV points towards small, pale cells, as seen in iron deficiency or thalassaemia trait.
And what is DLC in blood test language? The differential leucocyte count splits white cells into neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils and basophils as percentages. That split tells a doctor far more than the total count alone.
Why your doctor may order it
A complete blood count test is ordered for tiredness, weakness, fever, unexplained bruising, before surgery, in pregnancy, and as part of a yearly check. It's also repeated to follow a known problem, such as anaemia on iron tablets or a falling count during dengue. More tests in this group are on the haematology tests page.
How to prepare
Nothing special. You can eat breakfast and have your tea. Drink water as usual, as dehydration can push haemoglobin and haematocrit slightly up. Heavy exercise just before the test can raise the white count for a few hours, so a morning walk is fine but skip the gym on the way in.
Sample type and report time
About 2–3 mL of blood from a vein in the arm, taken into a purple-top EDTA tube that stops it clotting. The sample should reach the analyser within a few hours, which is why home sample collection in Banur is done in the morning. Report: usually the same day if collected by 11 am, printed at the lab and sent as a PDF on WhatsApp.
Understanding your results
Each line on the report has its own reference range next to it, and that printed range is the one that applies; ranges vary by lab, method, age and sex. As a rough guide, MCV usually sits around 80–100 fL and platelets around 1.5–4.5 lakh per microlitre in adults.
A low haemoglobin can be associated with anaemia from iron, B12 or folate deficiency, blood loss or chronic illness. A high white count is often seen with bacterial infection or inflammation; a low one with some viral fevers or medicines. Your doctor reads the result alongside your symptoms and other tests.
FAQ
What is the CBC test price at Alpha Laboratory?
The CBC test price depends on whether it is done alone or as part of a package. Call or WhatsApp for the current price; we'll give you today's rate.
Is a CBC the same as a complete blood count test?
Yes, CBC is the short form. Some slips say "CBC with DLC" or "haemogram"; these are the same test at our lab.
Can a CBC detect infection?
It can show signs that suggest infection, like a raised white count. It doesn't name the infection, so the doctor may add other tests.
I'm looking for a CBC test near me in Banur. Do I need an appointment?
If you're searching for a CBC test near me in Banur, you can simply walk in from 7 am. Book ahead only for home collection.
Book at Alpha Laboratory
Alpha Laboratory is at Municipal Committee, M.C. Road, Banur, on the Chandigarh–Patiala highway. To book your CBC test, call 8872524007 or WhatsApp us with a photo of the slip. You can also send a request through our contact form.