White Blood Cells (WBC) Count - Book at an Affordable Cost

What is the WBC Count Test?

WBC count test is a simple blood test which measures the level of white blood cells in a bloodIt is done as a part of the complete blood count (CBC).

The WBCs are also termed as leukocytes. They are responsible for helping our body fight infections. Typically, there are above five major types of the white blood cells:

• Basophils
• Lymphocytes (T cells, B cells, and Natural Killer cells)
• Monocytes
• Eosinophils
• Neutrophils

Why Is the WBC Count Test Performed?

WBC count test is done to find out the number of WBCs in the body The healthcare provider might advise this test to further help diagnose your underlying conditions such as :

• Allergic Reaction
• Infection
• Inflammation
• Blood Cancer (Leukemia And Lymphoma)

The Disorders which are related to the low white blood count are as follows:

• The diseases of your immune system, for example: HIV/AIDS
• Lymphoma, cancer of bone marrow
• Diseases of liver and spleen

How does one prepare for the WBC blood test? 

• No preparation such as fasting is needed.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol before the test
• Take adequate rest and stay calm before the test
• Tell your doctor about your medical condition and if your are on any medication

Procedure

1. At the test center, you would be requested to sit comfortably on the chair or even lie down on the cot.
2. In case of long sleeve clothing, roll up the sleeve of one end or remove the arm from the sleeve of the clothing.
3. A healthcare provider, or a technician/nurse, would tie a band of the rubber tightly on your upper arm. 
4. Once an appropriate vein is found, a needle is inserted below the skin to take the sample.A short sharp prick may be felt when needle puncture is made under the skin, to collect the blood sample.
5. The puncture site is then covered with the bandage to avoid bleeding

After care

No particular type of care is required. Just leave your dressing strip on for at least 15 mins.

Risks Associated with the WBC count Test

After the blood sample collection you might feel a little pain at the site where the needle is inserted, but this symptoms usually go away quickly

What is the normal range for an WBC count?

The normal range for a WBC count is 4,500 to 11,000 WBCs per microliter.

Cost of WBC Count Test in Delhi

The price of WBC count test in Delhi varies based on the location and the reputation of the diagnostic test centre . The average WBC count test price in Delhi is around Rs 200 - Rs 500. 

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Book WBC blood test online at Ganesh Diagnostic Centre

To provide hassle-free diagnostic service we provide online service to book your appointment. At Ganesh Diagnostic, you can book WBC tests online by scheduling your appointment. We provide 100% accurate test results at a discounted price. And equipped with the latest technologies.Online test reports are also available and Free home sample collection is available too