Complete Blood Count (CBC) Lab Test

A Complete Blood Count (CBC) test is one of the most essential and widely recommended diagnostic tests that gives a detailed snapshot of your overall health. It measures key components in your blood like red blood cells, white blood cells, haemoglobin, and platelets, helping detect conditions such as infections, anaemia, inflammation, and more.

Convenient Home Sample Collection

With Apollo 24|7, you can now get your CBC test done from the comfort of your home. A trained phlebotomist will collect your blood sample at a time convenient for you — no need to visit a diagnostic center or wait in queues. Reports are delivered digitally within hours, ensuring a hassle-free experience.

Why Choose a CBC Test?

Doctors often recommend a CBC test:

• As part of your routine health check-up
  
  

• If you experience fatigue, weakness, fever, or frequent infections
  
  

• To monitor ongoing treatments like chemotherapy
  
  

• During pregnancy or pre-surgery screenings
  
  

• To assess nutritional deficiencies, immune disorders, or blood conditions
  
  

What Does the Test Measure?

The CBC test includes a detailed analysis of:

• Red Blood Cells (RBCs) – Oxygen transporters of the body
  
  

• Haemoglobin (Hb) – Measures oxygen-carrying capacity
  
  

• Haematocrit (PCV) – Ratio of red blood cells to total blood volume
  
  

• White Blood Cells (WBCs) – Defense system against infections
  
  

• Differential Count – Breakdown of different WBC types
  
  

• Platelets – Crucial for clotting and healing
  
  

• MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW – Indicators of red blood cell size and haemoglobin content
  
  

Preparation & Process

• No fasting is generally required unless clubbed with other tests.
  
  
• The test involves a simple blood draw from a vein in your arm.
  
  
• Results are usually available within a few hours.
  
  

Benefits of CBC Testing

• Quick and affordable
  
  
• Non-invasive and widely accessible
  
  
• Offers early detection of critical health issues
  
  

Provides a baseline for ongoing monitoring