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Blood Cell Count
Also known as: Hb TC DC Test · Blood Picture Test · Haemoglobin with WBC Count and Differential · HTC DC Blood Test
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The HB, TC & DC test is a focused blood panel measuring three core haematological parameters: Haemoglobin (Hb) — the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells, Total Count (TC) — the total number of white blood cells, and Differential Count (DC) — the breakdown of white blood cells into their five constituent types (neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils). Together, these three measurements provide a rapid, targeted assessment of anaemia and immune function without the full parameter set of a complete CBC. No fasting required.
Key benefits of this package include:
What Does the HB, TC & DC Test (Haemoglobin, Total Count & Differential Count) Measure?
| Level / Result | Possible Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Low Hb + Normal TC + Normal DC | Anaemia without active infection — iron deficiency, nutritional deficiency, or chronic disease |
| Low Hb + Elevated TC + Neutrophilia | Anaemia with concurrent bacterial infection or inflammatory condition |
| Normal Hb + Elevated TC + Neutrophilia | Active bacterial infection or inflammatory response — no anaemia |
| Normal Hb + Elevated TC + Lymphocytosis | Viral infection (dengue, EBV, CMV) or CLL — further evaluation if persistent |
| Normal Hb + Low TC (Leukopenia) | Viral infection, bone marrow suppression, autoimmune destruction — investigate cause |
| Normal Hb + Elevated TC + Eosinophilia | Allergic condition or parasitic infection — AEC test recommended for precise count |
| Low Hb + Low TC | Pancytopenia pattern — bone marrow failure, aplastic anaemia, or leukaemia — full CBC and specialist evaluation required |
Important Note: HB TC DC provides haemoglobin and white cell data but does not include red cell indices (MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW), platelet count, or ESR. For complete anaemia typing, platelet assessment, or inflammatory screening, a full CBC or Complete Haemogram is recommended. All results should be reviewed by a physician.
When to Upgrade from HB TC DC to a Full CBC: The HB TC DC is a useful focused panel — but it has deliberate limitations. It will detect anaemia (low Hb) but cannot characterise its type without red cell indices (MCV, MCH) — which distinguish iron deficiency (microcytic) from B12/folate deficiency (macrocytic) from normocytic anaemia. It will also miss thrombocytopenia (low platelets — a critical finding in dengue, ITP, and marrow failure). If a patient has unexplained bruising, suspected dengue, or anaemia requiring characterisation, a full CBC or Complete Haemogram is strongly preferred.
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