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DC Test

DC Test

A differential count blood test is one of the routine tests that is performed to know the overall health of the body. It may be the part of complete blood test, or it may be conducted separately in the case there are some health issues such as blood infection. It is performed on the white blood cells of our blood to know the blood counts of different types of WBCs present in our body. The main components of the DC blood test are neutrophil, lymphocyte, monocyte, eosinophil and basophil. These cells are checked when there is any abnormality, infection, or immune system disorder.

There is no special preparation needed before the test. No fasting or change in diet is required. All you need to do is consult with your doctor before the test and follow the different instruction given by him so that you can have an accurate result. Your medication and other medical conditions should be known so that the proper analysis of the report can be conducted. One should wear proper clothing so that it is easy for the doctor or lab technician to take the sample.

As stated above that we have different WBCs present in our blood, and they should be present in the body within a certain range. So, the result is divided into two different conditions normal and abnormal. When the values of the blood cells come in the standard rage for every type of WBC, then it is considered to be a healthy blood cell count. The normal range may vary a little from one lab to another. The result will be abnormal if the cell counts don’t come in the prescribed range. If the value of one WBC is lower or higher than the normal, it may alter the cell count of other WBC differential.

The DC blood test is usually conducted on the blood sample with the help dye that helps to differentiate the different type of white blood cells. The blood sample is collected in the tube using a needle injected into the vein near the elbow. Once enough amount of blood is collected in the tube, the needle is ejected, and the blood sample is taken to an outpatient clinical laboratory with your name on the sample tube. In the lab, the specialist put a drop of the blood sample on a transparent glass slide and smears it to spread the blood. Then using the dye, the different blood cells are counted by the specialist. The count is done manually, or an automated method is used.

Type Gender Age-Group Value
Neutrophils
Unisex
All age groups
40-80%
Lymphocytes
Unisex
All age groups
20-40%
Monocytes
Unisex
All age groups
2-10%
Eosinophils
Unisex
All age groups
1-6%
Neutrophils
Unisex
All age groups
1-2%
Average price range of the test is between Rs.50 to Rs.200 depending on the factors of city, quality and availablity.

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What is DC Test?
Preparation for DC Test
Uses of DC Test
Procedure for DC Test
Normal values for DC Test
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