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    What is Red Blood Cell Count (RBC Count) Test?

    A Red Blood Cell test determines the total number of erythrocytes or red blood cells (RBCs) present in your blood. RBCs are produced in the bone marrow, the soft tissue inside large bones, and contain haemoglobin, an iron-rich protein essential for transporting oxygen. This oxygen supports cell growth, reproduction, and energy production, all necessary for your body to function. They also carry carbon dioxide, a waste product, back to your lungs to be exhaled.

    A healthy RBC count is crucial for your overall well-being. If you live in Bangalore, you can schedule an RBC test in Bangalore to help detect issues related to abnormal counts early, often before symptoms appear, allowing for prompt diagnosis and effective treatment.

    Red Blood Cell Count (RBC Count) Test Parameters

    The Red Blood Cell test evaluates only one parameter: the total number of RBCs present in your blood sample.

    This test is typically included as part of a complete blood count (CBC), which measures the number of different types of cells in your blood. A small amount of your blood sample is required for testing. The process is instant, usually taking less than five minutes.

    Red Blood Cell Count (RBC Count) Test Preparation

    Before undergoing a Red Blood Cell test, here are a few points to keep in mind:

    Prerequisites

    Fasting before getting an RBC test is not required.

    Best Time to Get Tested

    You can get this test done at any time throughout the day.

    Who Should Get an RBC Test?

    This test is often included in a CBC during routine checkups. It may also be needed to monitor treatments or investigate symptoms of abnormal red blood cell counts.

    Cautions Before Taking an RBC Test

    No special preparation is required for a Red Blood Cell test.

    Why Take the Red Blood Cell Count (RBC Count) Test?

    Here are some key reasons why you might need the Red Blood Cell test in Bangalore:

    • Routine health checkups : To assess overall health as part of a complete blood count (CBC) during regular medical examinations.

    • Diagnosing anaemia : To detect anaemia, a condition caused by low levels of healthy red blood cells.

    • Monitoring chronic conditions : To assess the effects of health conditions such as chronic kidney disease that can affect red blood cell production.

    • Evaluating symptoms : To investigate symptoms which may indicate abnormal RBC levels. Indications of a low RBC count may include:

    • Shortness of breath

    • Weakness or fatigue

    • Headache

    • Dizziness

    • Arrhythmia (trouble with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat)

    • Pale skin

    Indications of a high red blood cell count may include:

    • Headache

    • Dizziness

    • Vision problems

    • Monitoring medical treatments : To check the impact of treatments such as chemotherapy that may affect blood cell counts.

    FAQs on Red Blood Cell Count (RBC Count) Test in Bangalore

    The price of an RBC test in Bangalore is ₹220. This cost includes the fastest home sample collection within 60 minutes of booking, with results available in 6 hours.

    Yes, Orange Health Labs offers sample collection for the RBC test at home. You can have your sample collected at home within 60 minutes of booking, depending on slot availability.

    The Red Blood Cell test measures the number of red blood cells in your blood, helping to diagnose conditions such as anaemia, blood disorders, and other health issues related to red blood cell production.

    No, fasting is not necessary before undergoing an RBC test.

    Here is how you can book your RBC test through our platform:

    • Find the Test : Search for the RBC test in Bangalore and click on Orange Health’s page.

    • Review and Verify : Select the test, review the requirements, enter your location, and finalise the booking by choosing a convenient time for sample collection.

    • Collection of Sample : A trained eMedic will come to your home at the chosen time to collect the sample.

    • Laboratory Processing : The sample will be sent to our ICMR-approved and NABL-accredited laboratory for testing.

    • Receive Results : Your reports will be sent via email or WhatsApp within 6 hours and will also be available on our app.

    The normal levels of a Red Blood Cell test should lie between 4.5 and 5.5 mill/mm³.

    Once you have booked the RBC test, Orange Health Labs will collect your sample within 60 minutes, with home collection typically completed in a few minutes. Your results will be available online within 6 hours.

    The frequency of the RBC test depends on your doctor's recommendations, based on your specific health needs.

    The RBC test primarily measures the number of red blood cells in your blood, which helps assess your overall health and diagnose blood-related conditions.

    Orange Health offers the fastest RBC test in Bangalore, with the convenience of home sample collection, so you don't have to visit a physical laboratory. Localities in Bangalore include but are not limited to Adugodi, Banashankari, Bannerghatta, Basavanagudi, Bellandur, Bidrahalli, BTM Layout, Chamrajpet, Cottonpet, CV Raman Nagar, Domlur, Electronic City, Frazer Town, Giri Nagar, Hebbal, Hennur, Hosur, HSR Layout, Jakkur, Jalahalli, Jaya Nagar, Kadugodi, Kammanahalli, Kengeri, Koramangala, Madiwala, Magadi Road, Mahalakshmi Layout, Malleshwaram, Marathahalli, Mathikere, Mysore Road, Nagarbhavi, Nandhini Layout, Old Airport Road, Peenya, Rajaji Nagar, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, RT Nagar, Sadashivnagar, Sahakara Nagar, Sanjay Nagar, Sarjapur, Seshadripuram, Shanthi Nagar, Shivaji Nagar, Sri Nagar, Tyagarajnagar, Uttarahalli, Vasanth Nagar, Vidyaranyapura, Vijaya Nagar, Whitefield, Yelahanka, and Yeshwantpur.

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    References

    1. RBC Count. [Internet]. Medline Plus.  Available from:  https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/red-blood-cell-rbc-count/
    2. Red Blood Cells. [Internet]. Cleveland Clinic.  Available from:  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21691-function-of-red-blood-cells