Diagnose a medical condition with a Complet Blood Count Test

A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test used to evaluate overall health and detect a range of disorders, including anemia, infection, and leukemia.

The CBC is a very common test. Many people have a CBC performed when they have a routine health examination. If a person is healthy and has results that are within normal limits, then that person may not require another CBC until their health status changes or until their healthcare provider feels that it is necessary.

A CBC may be ordered when a person has any number of signs and symptoms that may be related to disorders that affect blood cells. When an individual has fatigue or weakness or has an infection, inflammation, bruising, or bleeding, a health practitioner may order a CBC to help diagnose the cause and/or determine its severity.

A complete blood count test measures several components
Including:
Red blood cells: Carries oxygen
White blood cells: Fights infection
Hemoglobin: Carries protein in red blood cells
Hematocrit: The proportion of red blood cells to the fluid component, or plasma, in your blood
Platelets: Help with blood clotting


Why do we carry out a complete blood count test?

1. To diagnose a medical condition. We recommend that you should have a complete blood count if you're experiencing weakness, fatigue, fever, inflammation, bruising or bleeding.

2. A complete blood count may help diagnose the cause of some signs and symptoms. If we suspect you have an infection, the test can also help confirm that diagnosis.

3. To monitor a medical condition. If you've been diagnosed with a blood disorder that affects blood cell counts, we may use complete blood counts to monitor your condition.

4. To monitor medical treatment. A complete blood count may be used to monitor your health if you're taking medications that may affect blood cell counts.

Visit us at 8 Mobolaji Bank-Anthony Way, Ikeja Lagos for your CBC test. call 01-6291000