CBC Test in Delhi (Complete Blood Count)

The normal number of platelets in the blood is 150,000 to 400,000 platelets per microlitre (mcL)

A complete blood count test is done to get a clear picture of the quantity of red blood cells and white blood cells, as well as the size of various cells. RBC is responsible for transferring oxygen from the lungs to the whole body, and WBC faces infection and other dangerous diseases in the body.

The CBC test measures several cells, including the following:

• White blood cell count
• Red blood cell count
• Platelets count
• Hemoglobin measurement
• Hematocrit, or the ratio of red blood to the blood composed

If you are consuming any preservatives or sweet or salt-added beverages, it may disturb your CBC reports, such as soda, juice, tea, coffee, and more. But in no regard having water is restricted. Instead, having water before the test ensures the presence of fluid in veins. Having water actually helps to get a blood sample easily.

Men and women have different normal haemoglobin levels. For males, the normal levels are from 13.5 g/dL to 18 g/dL. If we take females, the normal range is 12-14 g/dL. If the patient has lower haemoglobin, it is a sign of being anaemic. 

This test helps diagnose multiple health conditions like anaemia, different infections, and blood-related issues. Anaemia can be serious if red blood cell levels are reduced below normal levels.

Generally, no special preparation is needed before opting for a CBC. You can do the test while eating and drinking normally. In case you want to do other tests along with it, you might be asked to stay on fasting until the test. Consult your health specialist to know what you should do before the test.

Five disease signs that can be read through CBC test results are as follows:

• Leukopenia, which is a condition with a reduced number of LBC.
• Anaemia, a condition where RBC or haemoglobin is not present in a sufficient number. 
• Leukocytosis is a condition that indicates a growing number of WBC.
• Neutropenia is a condition due to a low level of neutrophils. 
• Thrombocytopenia shows a low platelet level. 
• Thrombocytosis shows a growing number of platelets.

In medical terms, platelets are called thrombocytes, which are important in stopping bleeding during any accident. It is also necessary for blood clotting. 

Though there are medicines to increase the platelets but there are ways in which it can be done naturally. Start adding food full of Vitamin C, iron, folate, Vitamin K, vitamin B12 and more in your daily diet and you can see the platelets rising slowly.