A common blood test that counts red cells, white cells and platelets.
General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
A Complete Blood Count (CBC) is a common blood test that measures the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in your blood. It helps detect infections, anaemia, bleeding, or clotting problems, and assesses overall health. This test is often performed when you have fever or feel unwell. No special preparation is needed, and a small blood sample is taken from a vein. The results are analyzed by a doctor to interpret your symptoms and overall health status.
The numbers of red blood cells, white blood cells, haemoglobin and platelets in your blood.
To check for infection, anaemia, bleeding or clotting problems, and overall health; often done when you have fever or feel unwell.
No special preparation; no fasting is usually needed.
A small blood sample from a vein.
A high white-cell count can suggest infection; low haemoglobin suggests anaemia; low platelets can occur in dengue. Results must be read with your symptoms by a doctor.
⚠️ Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex — always use the range printed on your own report.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
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Why is Complete Blood Count (CBC) done?
To check for infection, anaemia, bleeding or clotting problems, and overall health; often done when you have fever or feel unwell.
Do I need to prepare or fast for Complete Blood Count (CBC)?
No special preparation; no fasting is usually needed.
What do high or low Complete Blood Count (CBC) results mean?
A high white-cell count can suggest infection; low haemoglobin suggests anaemia; low platelets can occur in dengue. Results must be read with your symptoms by a doctor.
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