Complete Blood Count (CBC) in Greater Noida

Blood is a fluid connective tissue that facilitates passage of oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. The cells that make up the blood affect the functions of various body parts. Thus, taking a CBC test can help assess the status of overall health and functioning of the body.

The human blood consists of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The RBCs are called erythrocytes. RBCs contain haemoglobin, a protein that carries four molecules of oxygen. Hence, the primary function of RBC is to transport oxygenated blood from the lungs to different parts. Additionally, it carries deoxygenated blood from the organs to the lungs for oxygenation.

White blood cells (WBCs), also known as leukocytes, are associated with the immune system. The primary role of WBCs is to promote wound-healing process and fight infections in the body. It contains five sub-components: neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes. They all have their own function. For example, the basophils are the components producing an allergic reaction as soon as a foreign particle enters the body. Some of these components protect the human body against cancers and mutated cells.

Another major blood component in a complete blood test is platelets or thrombocytes. These are primarily responsible for clotting the blood at the injury site and preventing excessive bleeding.

A CBC test is generally performed to help:

• Diagnose anaemia by analysing the number of RBC and haemoglobin content 
• Confirm or rule out the presence of blood disorders 
• Find trace or early signs of blood cancers 
• Monitor blood loss and progression of infection or inflammation in the body 
• Keep track of the response of chemotherapy by analysing blood parameters 
• Diagnose clotting or bleeding disorders 
• Assess anticoagulation therapies and improve the treatment plan

Besides RBCs, WBCs, and platelets, the CBC test report contains the reference ranges and levels of several other components in a complete blood test report. These include:

• Mean corpuscular haemoglobin: The amount of haemoglobin present in an RBC 
• Mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration: The concentration of haemoglobin in a specific amount of blood 
• Red cell distribution width: The variation in the size of RBCs 
• Mean platelet volume: The average size of platelets in the blood 
• Platelet distribution width: The ratio of size variation in platelets in a certain amount of blood 
• Differential WBC: Since there are five sub-components of WBC, this criterion measures how much of each of these components an individual has in the blood 
• Reticulocyte count: It is the count of new RBCs in your body

The test has a simple procedure, and one can easily keep track of their health by taking a CBC test every 2 months. Apollo 24|7 offers complete blood count test in every city to make this diagnostic test accessible to all.