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    What is Total WBC Count (TC) Test?

    The Total WBC test measures the number of white blood cells (leukocytes) in your blood, which are essential components of your immune system, produced in bone marrow. These cells help protect your body by travelling to sites of injury or infection to combat bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances. The test evaluates all five main types of WBCs:

    • Neutrophils: Act against bacterial and fungal infections and foreign debris.

    • Lymphocytes: Include T, B, and natural killer cells to combat viral infections and produce antibodies.

    • Eosinophils: Target parasites and cancer cells and support allergic responses.

    • Basophils: Trigger allergic reactions like coughing, sneezing, or running nose.

    • Monocytes: Protect the body from infections.

    Getting a WBC test can help you assess your immune health and identify underlying health issues early before they progress into something serious. For more detailed information, a differential blood test can determine the specific count of each type of white blood cell.

    Total WBC Count (TC) Test Parameters

    The Total WBC test measures a single parameter: the overall count of white blood cells in your blood sample. WBCs travel through the bloodstream and tissues, signalling other white blood cells to help fight off foreign substances. When you're sick, your body produces more white blood cells to combat illness. If you have a low white blood cell count (leukopenia), it can increase the risk of infections, while a high count (leucocytosis) may indicate an active infection.

    Total WBC Count (TC) Test Preparation

    Here are some pointers before taking the total WBC test:

    • Prerequisites: No specific prerequisites such as fasting are required before undergoing the WBC test.

    • Best Time to Get Tested: You can get this test done at any time throughout the day.

    • Who Should Get a Total WBC Test: You may need a WBC test if you show signs of infection, inflammation, or autoimmune disease. The test may also be necessary if you have a weakened immune system or are on medication that lowers immune response.

    • Cautions Before Taking a Total WBC Test: Inform your doctor if you are taking any medications or supplements before getting the test done.

    Why Take the Total WBC Count (TC) Test?

    A WBC test is essential for assessing your immune health and detecting a variety of conditions. Here’s why you might need this test:

    • Signs of Infection : If you experience symptoms like fever, chills, body aches, headache, red or pus-filled wounds, or an ongoing cough, this test can help determine if an infection is present.

    • Symptoms of Inflammation or Autoimmune Diseases : Inflammation and autoimmune diseases have different symptoms depending on the affected area. A WBC test helps assess the presence of these conditions and guides further diagnosis.

    • Weak Immune System or Medication Impact : If you have a disease that weakens your immune system, like HIV, or if you're taking medications that suppress immune function (such as chemotherapy), the WBC test helps monitor your white blood cell count. If it’s too low, your healthcare provider may need to adjust your treatment plan.

    • Testing for Children : Newborns or older children may require this test as part of routine screenings or if they exhibit symptoms of a white blood cell disorder.

    FAQs on Total WBC Count (TC) Test in Bangalore

    The WBC test in Bangalore costs ₹190. This includes home sample collection within 60 minutes after booking.

    Yes, sample collection is available for the Total WBC test at home. After booking the test, an eMedic will arrive at your location within 60 minutes to collect the sample.

    A WBC test is used to measure the overall white blood cell count, helping detect infections, inflammation, immune disorders, and certain cancers, while also monitoring overall immune system health and response.

    No, you are not required to fast before taking a Total WBC Test.

    Follow these steps to book a blood test or health checkup through our platform:

    • Locate the Test : Search for the WBC test in Bangalore and select Orange Health’s page from the list.

    • Examine and Confirm : Select the test, review any prerequisites, enter your location, and complete the booking by choosing a convenient time for sample collection.

    • Sample Collection : A trained eMedic will visit your home to collect the sample at the scheduled time.

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

    • Receive Results : The reports of your Total WBC test will be delivered via email or WhatsApp within 6 hours and can also be accessed through our app.

    The normal values for the WBC test should be between 4000-10000 cells/mm³.

    After scheduling the Total WBC test, Orange Health Labs will send an eMedic to collect your sample within 60 minutes. The sample collection process typically takes just a few minutes. You can anticipate receiving your reports online within 6 hours of sample collection.

    The frequency of the WBC test will be determined by your doctor according to your specific health needs.

    Only one parameter is checked in the Total WBC test, the overall WBC count in the blood sample.

    Orange Health offers the fastest Total WBC test, offered conveniently from the comfort of your home without needing to visit the laboratory. Localities served include but are not limited to Adugodi, Shivaji Nagar, Malleshwaram, Basavanagudi, Frazer Town, Rajaji Nagar, Jaya Nagar, Jalahalli, Old Airport Road, Chamrajpet, Seshadripuram, Yeshwantpur, Magadi Road, Mysore Road, Shanthi Nagar, Tyagarajnagar, RT Nagar, Marathalli, Vijaya Nagar, Whitefield, Bidrahalli, Sri Nagar, Vasanth Nagar, Cottonpet, Mathikere, Peenya, Uttarahalli, Yelahanka, Jakkur, Kadugodi, Madiwala, Banashankari, Domlur, Nagarbhavi, Sadashivnagar, BTM Layout, Bannerghatta, Kammanahalli, Giri Nagar, Mahalakshmi Layout, Hebbal, Sahakara Nagar, CV Raman Nagar, Sanjay Nagar, Koramangala, Nandhini Layout, Vidyaranyapura, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Hosur, Electronic City, HSR Layout, Bellandur, Sarjapur, Hennur, Kengeri, Rajarajeshwari Nagar.

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    References

    1. White Blood Count. [Internet].  Available from:  https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/white-blood-count-wbc/
    2. White Blood Cells. [Internet]. Cleveland Clinic  Available from:  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21871-white-blood-cells