CBC with PS Test
- Category
- Blood
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 2 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- All Ages
A Complete Blood Count measures the main components of your blood — haemoglobin and red blood cells, white blood cells with their types (differential count), and platelets — along with red cell indices such as MCV, MCH, MCHC and RDW. A peripheral smear is also examined under the microscope by a pathologist.
One of the most commonly ordered tests. It helps detect anaemia, infections, inflammation, bleeding or clotting tendencies and some blood disorders, and is part of routine check-ups, fever work-ups and pre-surgery tests. The smear adds information on the shape and appearance of blood cells, which helps classify anaemia and spot abnormal cells or parasites.
Tiredness, weakness, pale skin, fever, frequent infections, easy bruising or bleeding; routine health check-ups.
No fasting needed.
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Low haemoglobin usually indicates anaemia (often due to iron, B12 or folate deficiency, or blood loss). A high WBC count often points to infection or inflammation. Your doctor will interpret results along with your symptoms.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 11–35 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.