What is TLC in blood test?
Total Leukocyte Count
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
No, doctor has to order CBC to check for leukemia first and then a confirmatory test
Yes, it is high
No, one should not be worried. The doctor is checking if you are making adequate red blood cells in the body.
CBC test is done by pricking or collecting venous blood. The test shows the nutritional status and the number of white blood cells, red blood cells and platelet count which can help detect cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma.
A platelet count is a test that measures the number of platelets in your blood. Platelets are cells that help your blood clot.
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