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A complete blood count (CBC) is a group of tests that are used to evaluate the overall health of the body. It helps in detecting a wide range of disorders such as anemia, infection, and leukemia. It measures several components of the blood that includes red blood cells (RBC) which carry oxygen, white blood cells (WBC) which fight infection, hemoglobin (Hb) which is the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells, hematocrit which is the proportion of red blood cells to the fluid component, or plasma, in the blood and platelets that help with blood clotting. 
 CBC is done: 
 &bull; As a routine check-up &bull; To monitor the overall health of an individual such as weakness, fatigue, fever, &bull; In cases when there are signs and symptoms related to conditions/diseases related to blood cells such as weakness, fever, inflammation, or bleeding. &bull; To monitor the treatment of condition/diseases related to blood cells such as bleeding disorders and treatment procedures such as chemotherapy

Hemogram comprises of complete blood count (CBC) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). A complete blood count (CBC) is a group of tests that are used to evaluate the overall health of the body. It helps in detecting a wide range of disorders such as anemia, infection, and leukemia. It measures several components of the blood that includes red blood cells (RBC) which carry oxygen, white blood cells (WBC) which fight infection, hemoglobin (Hb) which is the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells, hematocrit which is the proportion of red blood cells to the fluid component, or plasma, in the blood and platelets that help with blood clotting. ESR is done to evaluate the degree of inflammation present in the body. 
 Hemogram is done: 
 &bull; As a routine check-up &bull; To detect the presence of inflammation caused due to conditions such as infections, tumors, or autoimmune diseases &bull; In cases of signs and symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, headaches, neck or shoulder pain, pelvic pain, and joint stiffness &bull; To help diagnose and monitor conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, temporal arteritis, systemic vasculitis, and polymyalgia rheumatica

The Ferritin test is also known by the name serum ferritin test. It helps to determine the total iron storage capacity of the body. It also helps to diagnose iron deficiency or iron overload. 
 The Ferritin Test is done: &bull; In case of low hemoglobin and hematocrit &bull; To detect iron deficiency &bull; To detect iron overload

The hemoglobin test is done with a hematocrit or as a part of a complete blood count. It is done in case of signs and symptoms of anemia, or polycythemia. It is done at regular intervals to monitor the ongoing response to the treatment. 
 The hemoglobin test is done: 
 &bull; To evaluate the hemoglobin content in the blood &bull; As a part of routine health check-up &bull; To screen and diagnose conditions that affect red blood cells. &bull; To assess the severity of anemia or polycythemia &bull; To monitor the ongoing treatment for anemia or polycythemia

Vitamin B12 test helps to diagnose the cause of anemia. It also helps to determine the cause of neuropathy. It evaluates the nutritional status of an individual. It helps to monitor the effectiveness of the treatment given for Vitamin B12 deficiency. 
 The Vitamin B12 test is done: 
 &bull; To detect Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia &bull; To detect any kind of nerve damage (neuropathy) &bull; To evaluate nutritional status in an individual &bull; To monitor the effectiveness for Vitamin B12 deficiency treatment

Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test helps to detect conditions that are responsible for causing tissue damage. Examples include diseases of the liver or blood. It helps to monitor the progress of tissue damage and determines prognosis. It is also used to evaluate response to cancer treatment and body fluids other than blood. 
 The lactate dehydrogenase test is done: 
 &bull; In case of tissue damage &bull; To detect cancer &bull; In case of symptoms of meningitis &bull; In case of fluid accumulation in specific parts of the body

The Iron &ndash; Serum test helps to evaluate the levels of iron in the body. It also helps to diagnose deficiency of iron or iron overload. 
 The Iron &ndash; Serum test is done: 
 &bull; In case of low levels of hemoglobin and hematocrit on complete blood count &bull; In case of signs and symptoms of iron deficiency &bull; In case of signs and symptoms of iron overload

The Bilirubin Serum &ndash; Total/Direct/Indirect test helps to screen for or monitor disorders of liver or hemolytic anemia. It also helps to monitor neonatal jaundice. 
 The Bilirubin Serum &ndash; Total/Direct/Indirect test is done: 
 &bull; In case of signs and symptoms of liver damage or disease &bull; In case of signs and symptoms of bile duct blockage &bull; In case of signs and symptoms of hemolytic anemia &bull; In case of jaundice in newborn