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Hematology

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Measures red cells, white cells, platelets and haemoglobin. Commonly used to check for anaemia, infection and general health.

Also known as: CBC, Haemogram

Test code
HEM001
Sample type
Blood (venous) — EDTA tube
Fasting
No fasting
Expected turnaround
Same day (indicative)
Home collection
Available — ₹0 collection fee

Sample collection requirements

About 3–5 ml of blood is drawn from a vein in the arm by a trained phlebotomist.

How to prepare

  • No special preparation is needed.
  • Tell us about any medicines you take regularly.

This information is general guidance. Your doctor may give you different instructions — please follow them.

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HEM002

Hemoglobin (Hb)

Measures the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells. Used to screen for anaemia.

  • No fasting
  • Same day
  • Home collection
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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)

A non-specific marker that can rise with inflammation or infection.

  • No fasting
  • Same day
  • Home collection
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Peripheral Blood Smear

Microscopic review of blood cells to look at their size, shape and appearance.

  • No fasting
  • 1 day
  • Home collection
₹250