Full Blood Count

Full Blood Count (FBC):

• Red Blood Cell Count (RBC)
• Haemoglobin (Hb)
• Haematocrit (Hct)
• Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)
• Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin(MCH)
• Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
• Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
• Platelets (Plt)
• Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)
• White Blood Cell Count (WBC): Lymphocytes, Monocytes , Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils.

A Full Blood Count (FBC) blood test evaluates various blood components, helping to detect a wide range of health conditions. Each biomarker in the FBC has a specific role in assessing overall health

Red Blood Cell Count (RBC): Measures the number of red blood cells in a sample of blood. Low RBC can indicate anemia, while high levels may suggest dehydration or other conditions.

Hemoglobin (HGB): The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Low levels can indicate anemia, while high levels may point to dehydration or lung disease.

Hematocrit (HCT): The percentage of blood volume made up of red blood cells. Low hematocrit levels can suggest anemia, while high levels may indicate dehydration.

Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV): Measures the average size of red blood cells. Low MCV can indicate iron deficiency anemia, while high MCV may suggest vitamin B12 or folate deficiency.

Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH): Measures the average amount of hemoglobin in a red blood cell. Low MCH can indicate iron deficiency, while high MCH may be seen in certain types of anemia.

Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC): Measures the average concentration of hemoglobin in a given volume of red blood cells. Low MCHC may suggest anemia.

Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW): Indicates the variation in size of red blood cells. Higher RDW can be seen in conditions like anemia or other blood disorders.

Platelets (PLT): Measures the number of platelets in the blood, essential for blood clotting. Low platelet count can lead to bleeding issues, while high levels may increase the risk of clotting.

Mean Platelet Volume (MPV): Measures the average size of platelets. Larger platelets may suggest increased platelet production, often seen in conditions like thrombocytopenia.

White Blood Cells (WBC) are part of the immune system, protecting the bWBCody against infections and diseases. They fight harmful invaders like bacteria and viruses.

• Neutrophils: Protect the body by fighting bacterial infections.
• Lymphocytes: Produce antibodies and help control immune responses.
• Monocytes: Clear infections by transforming into macrophages.
• Eosinophils: Fight parasitic infections and help with allergic reactions.
• Basophils: Release histamine to trigger allergic responses and inflammation.