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CBC - Complete Blood Count (H/H, RBC, INDICES, WBC, PLT) Does this test has other names? CBC, Blood cell count, Full Blood Count What is a CBC test? A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test used to analyze the health of a body. Your blood consists of cells and plasma. Plasma is the liquid part of the blood, which helps to flow the blood throughout the veins. CBC test diagnoses and shows the number of cells, such as red, white, and platelets. Each cell has a unique function. If you experience an infection, bleeding, weakness, fatigue, or fever, your healthcare provider recommends a CBC test to you by asking about these symptoms.  When to conduct this test?  A CBC test allows you to see the overall health conditions of your body. This test allows your provider to check for several disorders like anemia and leukemia. This test uses to diagnose a medical condition you have. It helps to monitor your health if you are using medications that can affect blood cell counts.  If you are experiencing these symptoms in your body, you may need to conduct this test.  Heart problem Blood pressure issue Irritation, swelling, inflammation Weakness Pale skin Frequent bleeding Severe infection Joint painThe CBC test shows the level of cell counts in your body if they are increasing or decreasing. Your provider judges your medical condition by this test for your treatment.   How do you prepare for the CBC test? If your provider recommends a complete blood count test, you can eat or drink before the test. You may need to keep fast for a specific time if your provider asks for additional blood tests. You may need to follow the instructions provided to you.  What happens during this test? You need to provide a blood sample. Your provider will inject a needle into your vein and collect it into the test tube. This test usually takes at least 5 minutes.  Is there any risk for the test? A CBC test is a blood test that does not have a high risk. You may experience a little pain at the point in your vein from where the blood collects. A chance of bleeding or bruising may also occur, but generally, these signs do not last long. How to understand the CBC test results? It is necessary to understand the report of the complete blood count (CBC), so you can judge which disease you have or may occur. White blood cells (WBCs):  WBC's purpose is to fight against bacteria, viruses, and infections. If the quantity of WBCs is low in your body, it leads to a risk of infection and inflammation. The range of WBCs lies between 3400 to 9600 cells/mcL (microliter). A low quantity of white blood cells is also known as leukopenia. Some causes are as under:  Immune system disorder AIDS/HIV Antibiotics Liver damage Bone marrow disorders Viral infectionsThe high value of WBCs, also known as leukocytosis, shows that you have an infection. Some causes of high RBCs like:  Leukemia Different forms of cancer Certain medication Death of tissues AllergiesRed blood cells (RBCs): It eliminates carbon dioxide from your body. RBCs carry oxygen to the tissues of the body. The recommended RBC range for males is 4.35 to 5.65 million cells/mcL. The recommended value of RBCs in females is 3.92-5.13 million cells/mcL.  Symptoms of the low value of RBCs are:  Deficiency of vitamin B6 and B12 Internal bleeding Fatigue Malnutrition. Anemia is the most frequent disease, which shows a harmful impact on the body.Some of the causes of the low value of RBCs include:  Low levels of iron in the body, Chronic kidney disease Blood loss Cancer Chronic bleeding Organ failureSymptoms of the high value of RBCs are:  Shortness of breath Frequent headaches Sleep disorders Itchy skin Numbness Blurry vision Joint painSome of the causes of the high value of RBCs lead to:  Smoking cigarette Kidney disease Lung or heart disease Low levels of oxygen in the blood Certain drugs and medicationsPlatelets:  Platelets are colorless blood cell that helps in blood clotting. The value of platelets should not be under 50000 per cubic millimeter. The recommended range of platelets for males is 135,000 to 317,000/mcL. For females, the recommended value for platelet count is 157,000 to 371,000/mcL.  A low platelet count leads to a low value of platelets, such as  Nose bleeding Blood in your mucus Abdominal pain Blurred vision Headache Brown or red urine A high number of platelets can lead to:  Blockage of blood flow off your body Blood clotting occurs in less time Bone marrow disease Viral infectionHEMATOCRIT:  It shows the number of red blood cells in your blood or plasma. The normal range for males is from 38.3 to 48.6 %. For females, the recommended percentage is 35.5 to 44.9.  RBC INDICES: It tells the size, quality, and shape of red blood cells. There are four types of red blood cell indices:Mean corpuscular volume (MCV): It helps in determining the average size of red blood cells. Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH): In red blood cells, hemoglobin is a protein that contains oxygen. MCH measures the average quantity of hemoglobin in a single red blood cell. Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC): It helps to detect the size and volume of the red blood cells besides hemoglobin. Red cell distribution (RDW):  It shows the difference in size and volume of the red blood cells. If you have abnormal levels for the test, you don't always have a medical disease that requires treatment. Some factors that affect the CBC test results are physical activity, certain medicines, dehydration in the body, a menstrual period, etc. You need to talk with your doctor about the results of your test. If you experience any of the above symptoms of RBCs, WBCs, Platelets, and RBC indices, you need to take a CBC test. Visit Umbrella Health Care Systems to place an online order for this test, which is reliable healthcare system. It brings an easy way to sort out all your problems. You can register here to avail the online benefits and save precious time. 

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Clinical SignificanceCBC (includes Differential and Platelets) - A complete blood count is used as a screening test for various disease states to include: anemia, leukemia and inflammatory processes.Preferred Specimen(s)Whole blood from a full EDTA (lavender-top) tubeCollection InstructionsMaintain specimen at room temperature. Do not refrigerate. If multiple draw, collect EDTA (lavender-top) tube last. Traumatic draw can introduce thromboplastin and trap WBC and platelets. Refrigeration can precipitate fibrin and trap WBC and platelets.Transport ContainerEDTA (lavender-top) tubeTransport TemperatureRoom temperatureSpecimen StabilityRoom temperature: 48 hoursRefrigerated: 48 hours (may cause platelet clumping)Frozen: UnacceptableReject CriteriaHemolysis • Clotted • Received frozenIncludesWBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet Count, MPV and Differential (Absolute and Percent - Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, and Basophils)If abnormal cells are noted on a manual review of the peripheral blood smear or if the automated differential information meets specific criteria, a full manual differential will be performed.MethodologyElectronic Cell Sizing/Counting/Cytometry/MicroscopyReference Range(s)See Laboratory ReportAlternative Name(s)Complete Blood Count

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Clinical SignificanceCBC, Platelet Count, RDW and Differential (REFL) - A complete blood count is used as a screening test for various disease states including anemia, leukemia and inflammatory processes.Preferred Specimen(s)Whole blood from a full EDTA (lavender-top) tubeMinimum VolumeMicrotainer 0.5 mL • 1 mL whole blood EDTA (lavender-top) tubeCollection InstructionsMaintain specimen at room temperature. Do not refrigerate. If multiple draw, collect EDTA (lavender-top) tube last. Traumatic draw can introduce thromboplastin and trap WBC and platelets. Refrigeration can precipitate fibrin and trap WBC and platelets.Transport ContainerEDTA (lavender-top) tubeTransport TemperatureRoom temperatureSpecimen StabilityRoom temperature: 48 hoursReject CriteriaHemolysis • Clotted • QNS • Age of specimenIncludesThis is a client specific reflex test. Reflex criteria has been pre-defined by the ordering physician. Additional testing will be performed at an additional charge..WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelet Count, MPV and Differential.If abnormal cells are noted on a manual review of the peripheral blood smear or if the automated differential information meets specific criteria, a full manual differential will be performed.MethodologyElectronic Cell Sizing/Counting/Cytometry/MicroscopyReference Range(s)See Laboratory Report