Complete Blood Count (CBC) in Sector-50, Gurgaon

Have you noticed that you bleed excessively and uncontrollably when you get an injury or cut? This could happen due to a platelet disorder!

Platelets, also referred to as thrombocytes, are a category of blood cells originating in the person's bone marrow. The primary responsibility of platelets is to stop excessive bleeding by creating blood clots. 

There can be two kinds of platelets disorder:

• One, wherein your body produces deficient levels of platelets. This condition is known as thrombocytopenia. This can leave you exposed to severe bleeding, both internal and external. If the case of thrombocytopenia is mild, you might not require any treatment. But blood or platelets transfusion might be necessary if it's a severe issue.
• Two, wherein the body produces an excessive number of platelets. This can also put you at risk of too many blood clots. In cases where the cause behind excessive production is not known, the condition is called thrombocythemia and is relatively rare. If there are no apparent, individuals might not require treatment. Otherwise, specific procedures or medicines might help to regulate platelet production might help. If the cause for high platelets is known, it's called thrombocytosis, wherein the treatment depends on the cause. 

In some cases, platelets don't function as they are supposed to. For instance, the platelets may not attach to blood vessels or stick together due to von Willebrand's Disease. This can lead to extreme bleeding. The treatment for this disease is dependent on the specific type diagnosed.
Another set of issues could be related to symptoms such as excessive bruising, superficial bleeding, bleeding gums, nosebleeds, blood in stools and urine, and fatigue (signs of thrombocytopenia). Furthermore, frequent headaches, chest pain, numbness in limbs, and weakness (symptoms of thrombocytosis) also require medical attention. In either case, the doctor will likely run a basic CBC test first.

A complete blood count or CBC test usually forms part of the routine health checkup. It helps to detect different blood disorders and conditions, such as platelets disorder, anaemia, leukaemia, etc. 

This test measures different components of the blood, including:

• Red blood cells
• Haemoglobin
• Hematocrit
• White blood cells
• Platelets

If any of these components are found in odd numbers, it can point towards a particular disorder, which may require further testing.

Apollo 24/7 provides a quick and comprehensive CBC lab test in Gurugram at affordable rates. Getting this test done will help:

• Assess overall health
• Detect any kinds of blood diseases and conditions
• Monitor the pre-diagnosed blood disorders and their progression
• Evaluate whether the ongoing treatment plan is effective or not

Make sure to book the best CBC lab test in Gurugram immediately!