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Blood Health Markers

Complete blood count markers including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, hemoglobin, and immune cell differentials.

16 biomarkers

About Blood Health Markers

Blood health markers, primarily measured through a Complete Blood Count (CBC), provide essential information about your blood cells and immune system. These include red blood cell counts and indices (RBC, hemoglobin, hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC), white blood cell counts and differentials (neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils), and platelet counts.

These markers help diagnose anemia, infections, immune disorders, blood cancers, and many other conditions. They're also crucial for monitoring responses to treatment and overall health status. The CBC is one of the most commonly ordered blood tests and provides valuable baseline health information.

All Blood Health Markers

Basophils (count and %)

10^9/L

A type of white blood cell involved in allergic reactions and inflammation.

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Eosinophils (count and %)

10^9/L

A type of white blood cell involved in allergic responses and parasite defense.

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ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)

mm/h

Measures how quickly red blood cells settle to the bottom of a test tube.

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Haematocrit

%

The percentage of blood volume that consists of red blood cells.

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Haemoglobin

g/L

The oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells.

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Lymphocytes (count and %)

10^9/L

White blood cells that play a central role in immune responses.

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MCH (Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin)

pg

The average amount of hemoglobin per red blood cell.

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MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration)

g/L

The average concentration of hemoglobin inside red blood cells.

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MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume)

fL

The average size of red blood cells.

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Monocytes (count and %)

10^9/L

A type of white blood cell that can develop into macrophages.

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MPV (Mean Platelet Volume)

fL

The average size of platelets in the blood.

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Neutrophils (count and %)

10^9/L

The most abundant type of white blood cell, which fights bacterial infections.

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Platelets

10^9/L

Cell fragments essential for blood clotting.

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Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)

%

Measures the variation in size of red blood cells.

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Red Blood Cell Count

10^12/L

The total number of red blood cells per volume of blood.

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White Blood Cell Count

10^9/L

The total number of white blood cells in your blood.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a complete blood count (CBC) tell you?
A CBC measures red blood cells (oxygen carrying), white blood cells (immune function), and platelets (clotting). It can detect anemia, infection, inflammation, bleeding disorders, and some blood cancers.
What causes low hemoglobin levels?
Common causes include iron deficiency, B12 or folate deficiency, chronic disease, blood loss, bone marrow problems, and certain genetic conditions like thalassemia.
What does elevated white blood cell count indicate?
Elevated WBC (leukocytosis) often indicates infection, inflammation, stress, or immune response. Persistent elevation may warrant further investigation to rule out blood disorders.
How does MCV help diagnose anemia type?
MCV measures red blood cell size. Low MCV (microcytic) suggests iron deficiency; high MCV (macrocytic) suggests B12 or folate deficiency; normal MCV with anemia may indicate chronic disease or recent blood loss.

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