The advanced diagnostic centre Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy is a NABL- and NABH-accredited diagnostic centre where tests like HB, TLC, DLC, and ESR can be performed on blood. These tests can help to assess the amount of haemoglobin, total white blood cell count, various forms of white blood cells, and inflammation in the body. They contain information that is useful in general health and can aid in the investigation of diseases, such as anaemia, infections and inflammatory disorders.
What are HB, TLC, DLC, ESR Tests?
The tests are done on a blood sample that is taken from a vein, typically in the arm. They work together to enable doctors to monitor haemoglobin, immune system activity, and possible signs of inflammation. An alteration in these blood parameters may be related to infections, nutritional deficiencies, inflammatory states, and some types of blood diseases. The results are evaluated in conjunction with the patient's symptoms, medical history, and other investigations.
Conditions Evaluated
Anaemia
If the haemoglobin is low, it might be a sign of anaemia, which may be caused by a lack of iron, vitamin deficiencies, blood loss or another medical problem. Additional tests may be needed to determine the causes.
Infections
A fluctuation in overall white blood count as well as alterations in the various counts of white blood cells can result from bacterial infection, viral infection, or other infections. These results can be used by physicians to evaluate the body's immune system.
Inflammatory Conditions
An elevated ESR can be a sign of inflammation from infection, autoimmune disease, or any other inflammatory disease. It is also a non-specific test; that is, it will not pinpoint the specific cause of the inflammation without additional testing.
Blood and Immune System Disorders
However, some blood or bone marrow diseases can be linked to unusual or continued variations in haemoglobin and white blood cell levels. Based on the findings, further investigation might be warranted.
Autoimmune Conditions
ESR can also be used with other tests to aid the evaluation of inflammatory activity of autoimmune disorders. In some instances, it can also assist doctors in tracking disease activity.
Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?
Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy offers diagnostic services to Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Pathology, and focuses on reliability in diagnostic and therapeutic services to the patients. We have quality assurance systems and procedures for our laboratory, which allow for detailed and accurate reporting. The team wants to make the experience of diagnosis a relaxed and convenient time, while giving doctors the information they need when evaluating the situation and in planning the treatment.
Test information: Usually, no fasting is required.
Reporting: As per the centre's reporting schedule.
Fasting is generally not required before the HB, TLC, DLC, and ESR blood tests.
Carry your doctor's prescription and previous blood test reports, if available.
Inform the laboratory staff about any existing medical conditions, recent infections, or ongoing medications.
Mention if you are taking medicines that may affect blood cell counts or inflammation levels.
Tell the blood collection staff if you have a history of fainting or discomfort during blood collection.
Drink enough water before the test, unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Follow the instructions given by the blood collection staff during sample collection.
HB, TLC, DLC, ESR ब्लड टेस्ट से पहले आमतौर पर खाली पेट रहने की जरूरत नहीं होती।
डॉक्टर की पर्ची और पुरानी ब्लड टेस्ट रिपोर्ट, यदि उपलब्ध हों, तो साथ लेकर आएं।
अपनी मौजूदा बीमारी, हाल ही में हुए संक्रमण या चल रही दवाओं के बारे में लैब स्टाफ को बताएं।
यदि आप ऐसी दवाएं ले रहे हैं जिनसे ब्लड सेल्स की संख्या या शरीर में सूजन के स्तर पर असर पड़ सकता है, तो इसकी जानकारी दें।
यदि ब्लड सैंपल देते समय पहले कभी चक्कर आया हो या परेशानी हुई हो, तो स्टाफ को बताएं।
जांच से पहले पर्याप्त पानी पिएं, जब तक डॉक्टर ने इसके लिए मना न किया हो।
ब्लड सैंपल देते समय स्टाफ के निर्देशों का पालन करें।
The patient is registered, and the doctor's prescription is reviewed.
The blood collection staff confirms the patient's details and asks about relevant medical history and medications.
The patient is seated comfortably, and the selected area on the arm is cleaned with an antiseptic solution.
A blood sample is collected from a vein in the arm using a sterile needle.
The collected blood is transferred into the appropriate sample collection tubes and labelled correctly.
The sample is sent to the laboratory for analysis.
Haemoglobin (HB) is measured to assess the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells.
Total Leucocyte Count (TLC) is performed to measure the total number of white blood cells.
Differential Leucocyte Count (DLC) is performed to determine the proportions of different types of white blood cells, including neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils.
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) is measured to assess how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube over a specified period.
The laboratory processes and verifies the results before preparing the report.
The report is provided as per the centre's reporting schedule.
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