Question 1

What does an FBC (full blood count) positive result mean?

Accepted Answer

A positive result of full blood count means that you may have unsually high or low blood cells. This may indicate a condition or infection or diseases. Your doctor will help you find the exact cause.

Question 2

What is an hemogram and what is it used for?

Accepted Answer

The hemogram test includes hemoglobin, white blood cell count, platelet count, and detailed red blood cell indices. Automated complete blood count also gives information for differential which gives information about percentages and absolute numbers of different subgroups of white blood cells.

Question 3

What does it mean to have a blood count of 173?

Accepted Answer

A higher blood count indicates that you may be having some abnormality.

Question 4

What causes high red blood cell count and high hemoglobin?

Accepted Answer

A high hemoglobin count and red blood cell count occurs when you are living in high altitudes or you smoke. To compensate oxygen carrying capacity the body naturally increases the hemoglobin levels so that oxygen is supplied sufficiently in the body.

Question 5

What is the meaning of a high RBC count?

Accepted Answer

High RBC count means high red blood cell count it occurs if you are living in a high altitude or you smoke. To compensate oxygen carrying capacity the body naturally increases the hemoglobin levels so that oxygen is supplied sufficiently in the body.

Question 6

Why is hemoglobin not present in white blood cells?

Accepted Answer

RBC is a type of blood cell that is made in the bone marrow and found in the blood which carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body. Haemoglobin is found only in red blood cells and the count is about 25 million per cell.

Question 7

How are the cells in the blood counted during a test?

Accepted Answer

The cells in the blood are counted during the CBC test. It is automated and gives approximately accurate results.

Question 8

What happens if your white and red blood cells are too high?

Accepted Answer

If both your white blood cells and red blood cells are too high then you may be suffering from an undiagnosed medical condition.

Question 9

Can dehydration cause elevated white blood cell count?

Accepted Answer

Yes, dehydration may cause homoconcentration which can double the white blood cells in healthy people. Though rarely but it is advised to get a retest done after being fully hydrated.

Question 10

Do red blood cell counts fluctuate from week to week?

Accepted Answer

Though rarely red blood cell count can fluctuate week to week depending on diet, hydration and stress levels.

Question 11

What is the difference between a TLC test and a WBC?

Accepted Answer

Total leucocyte count (TLC) or white blood cell count measures the number of leucocytes in the body. The differential leucocyte count (DLC) measures the percentage of each type of WBC present in the blood. A differential count also can detect immature WBCs and abnormalities

Question 12

Should I be concerned if my RBC is 4.13 low?

Accepted Answer

Low RBC counts are those below 4.7 for men, 4.2 for women, and 4.1 for children. This usually occurs due to anemia.

Question 13

What does it mean to have a high TLC level in a blood test?

Accepted Answer

If you have a high TLC level in a blood test, it indicates that you might have an infection or suffer from an underlying medical condition.

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