Check-up «Complete Blood Count» at Refresh Clinic Dubai

Check-up «Complete Blood Count»

A complete blood count with ESR is one of the most informative and frequently prescribed tests that gives a general idea of a person's health. Allows to evaluate the composition of the blood: the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, hemoglobin levels, hematocrit, as well as parameters such as the size and shape of blood cells. The ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) indicator helps to suspect the presence of inflammation or chronic diseases. This check-up is indispensable both for primary diagnostics and for monitoring the effectiveness of treatment.

Detection of inflammatory and infectious processes

Diagnosis of anemia and coagulation disorders

Assessment of the general condition of the body

Monitoring of chronic diseases

Monitoring therapy and recovery from illnesses

Frequent headaches, weakness, fatigue

Suspected inflammatory process

Increased temperature without apparent cause

Monitoring treatment of chronic diseases

Examination before surgery or during medical check-up

Complaints of dizziness, pallor, fainting

Suspected anemia or infection

Programme components

Complete Blood Count (CBC with Erythrocyte)

Shows the number and ratio of formed elements of the blood (erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets), hemoglobin level, hematocrit, color index, etc.

Erythrocytes
Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and carbon dioxide back. Contain hemoglobin and are responsible for gas exchange.

Include

Normal range:

Men: 4.5-5.5 × 10¹²/l
Women: 3.8-4.8 × 10¹²/l

Reasons for increased values (erythrocytosis): dehydration, chronic hypoxia, lung diseases, congenital heart defects, erythremia.
Reasons for decreased values (erythrocytosis): anemia, blood loss, chronic inflammatory diseases, bone marrow hematopoiesis disorders.

Hemoglobin
Protein contained in red blood cells. Provides transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Is the main indicator of the oxygen capacity of the blood.
Normal range:

Men: 130–160 g/l
Women: 120–150 g/l

Reasons for increased values: thickening of blood due to dehydration, chronic hypoxia, erythrocytosis, lung diseases, smoking.
Reasons for decreased values: anemia (iron deficiency, B12 deficiency, chronic), blood loss, pregnancy.

Leukocytes
White blood cells, perform a protective function. Participate in immune reactions, destroy infectious agents and atypical cells.
Normal range: 4.0-9.0 × 10⁹/l

Reasons for increased values (leukocytosis): bacterial infections, inflammation, trauma, malignant neoplasms, leukemia, glucocorticoid intake.
Reasons for decreased values (leukocytosis): viral infections, bone marrow suppression, aplastic anemia, autoimmune diseases, cytostatics.

Platelets

Cells involved in blood clotting. Provide primary hemostasis − form a platelet plug at the site of vascular damage.

Include

Normal range: 150–400 × 10⁹/l

Reasons for increased values (thrombocytosis): inflammatory processes, iron deficiency anemia, after removal of the spleen, myeloproliferative diseases.
Reasons for decreased values (thrombocytosis): viral infections, autoimmune conditions, taking certain medications, liver cirrhosis, thrombocytopenic purpura, leukemia.

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Shows an indirect sign of the presence of inflammation or other pathological processes. Normal range:

Men: 2–10 mm/h
Women: 2–15 mm/h

Reasons for increased values: inflammatory and infectious diseases, anemia, autoimmune pathologies, oncology
Reasons for decreased values: polycythemia, hyperbilirubinemia, taking certain medications