About CBC — Complete Blood Count
Complete Blood Count (CBC) evaluates red cells, white cells, and platelets — detecting anaemia, infections, clotting disorders, and blood cancers. Includes 28 parameters. Reports in 24 hours.
What Each Component Detects
Red blood cells and haemoglobin: Low haemoglobin indicates anaemia — the most common nutritional deficiency in India, affecting 53% of women. The type of anaemia (iron deficiency, B12 deficiency, thalassemia trait) is identified by the size and colour of red cells. White blood cells: Elevated total count suggests bacterial infection; elevated specific subtypes indicate viral infection, parasites, or allergic response; very high white cell counts can signal leukaemia. Platelets: Low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) occurs in dengue, certain viral infections, and autoimmune conditions. High counts can indicate inflammation or, rarely, a bone marrow disorder.Who Needs a CBC
Anyone feeling persistently tired (checking for anaemia), before starting a new medication, as part of any comprehensive health checkup, and for anyone with signs of infection, bruising, or unexplained bleeding. No fasting required.Parameters Tested
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the CBC — Complete Blood Count test measure? +
The CBC — Complete Blood Count measures: Basophils - Absolute Count, Eosinophils - Absolute Count, Lymphocytes - Absolute Count, Monocytes - Absolute Count, Neutrophils - Absolute Count, Basophils, Eosinophils, Hemoglobin, Immature Granulocytes (IG), Immature Granulocyte Percentage (IG%), Total Leucocytes Count (WBC), Lymphocyte, Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH), Mean Corp. Hemo. Conc (MCHC), Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV), Mentzer Index, Monocytes, Mean Platelet Volume (MPV), Neutrophils, Nucleated Red Blood Cells, Nucleated Red Blood Cells %, Plateletcrit (PCT), Hematocrit (PCV), Platelet Distribution Width (PDW), Platelet To Large Cell Ratio (PLCR), Platelet Count, Total RBC, Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW-CV), Red Cell Distribution Width Index (RDWI), Red Cell Distribution Width - SD (RDW-SD).
Is fasting required for CBC — Complete Blood Count? +
No fasting required. Sample can be collected any time.
How much does CBC — Complete Blood Count cost in Chandigarh? +
The CBC — Complete Blood Count costs ₹314 in Chandigarh with free home sample collection.
When will I get my CBC — Complete Blood Count results? +
Reports are delivered to your email within 24 hours of sample collection.
Is home sample collection available in Chandigarh? +
Yes, free home collection is available across Chandigarh for all blood tests.