A Complete Blood Count (CBC) is one of the most common and important blood tests used to evaluate overall health. It measures the major components of your blood — red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets — along with several important indices that help diagnose a wide range of conditions.
Doctors use a CBC to detect infections, anemia, immune system problems, blood disorders, and to monitor health during routine checkups or treatment.
What is CBC
A CBC (Complete Blood Count) is a common blood test that measures the main parts of your blood. It helps doctors evaluate your overall health and detect many medical conditions.
Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
White Blood Cells (WBCs)
Platelets
Hemoglobin & Hematocrit
Red Cell Indices
Types of CBC
CBC Without Differential
This is the basic CBC.
It includes:
RBC count
WBC count (total only)
Hemoglobin
Hematocrit
Platelet count
Red cell indices (MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW)
CBC With Differential (CBC with Diff)
This version gives detailed information about each type of white blood cell.
It includes:
Everything in a basic CBC
PLUS
Neutrophils
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
Eosinophils
Basophils
Automated CBC
Machine-performed test
Fast, accurate
Provides all standard CBC components
Most common method in hospitals and labs
Manual CBC (Peripheral Smear)
A lab specialist examines a blood smear under a microscope.
Use:
Detect abnormal blood cell shapes
Diagnose blood cancers (like leukemia)
Confirm abnormal automated CBC results
Often added when the automated CBC shows abnormal values.
Exam Duration
30 Minutes - 40 Minutes
CBC Tests Pricing
Private CBC Tests are provided on a per fee basis and are not covered by health care.
