You've received your CBC Test results, but you may still be uncertain about whether they fall within the normal range. Continue reading this section to gain clarity on whether your CBC results are within the expected range or not.
What Does CBC Test Results Mean?
The normal ranges of complete blood profile tests include
If your test CBC test results are above or below these CBC normal ranges, you should seek immediate consultation with your healthcare provider.
What Conditions Can Cause High CBC Levels?
A high RBC count may be caused due to
- Dehydration
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Polycythemia (a bone marrow disorder that leads to excess RBC production)
- Lungs scarring due to sedentary lifestyle choices and other lungs diseases
- Kidney diseases
Medical conditions and other aspects related to high WBC count include:
- Autoimmune conditions
- Inflammatory diseases
- Allergic reactions
- Bacterial and viral infections
- Leukaemia
- Hodgkin disease
Possible aspects that lead to a high Haemoglobin count in your complete haemogram test include:
- Living at high altitudes
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases
- Heart and lungs diseases
- Kidney cancers
- Smoking tobacco products and other sedentary lifestyle choices
Possible causes of high haematocrit levels include:
- Excessive RBC production due to lungs diseases, congenital heart diseases, heart failure and Polycythemia (a bone marrow disorder)
- Inadequate blood plasma due to dehydration and shock
Temporary conditions that may lead to high platelet count include:
- Recovery from a recent injury
- Recovery from blood loss post surgery
- Recovery from Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Birth control pills
- Excessive physical exertion
Medical conditions responsible for a surge in the platelet count include:
- Cancer
- Iron deficiency-led anaemia
- Inflammatory disorders and infections
- Splenectomy or surgical removal of the spleen
What Conditions Can Cause Low CBC Levels?
A low RBC count may be caused due to
- Anaemia
- Leukaemia
- Malnutrition
- Multiple myeloma
- Kidney failure
- Pregnancy
Medical conditions and other aspects related to low WBC count include:
- HIV/AIDS
- Lymphoma
- Liver diseases
- Spleen diseases
Possible aspects that lead to a low Haemoglobin count in your haemogram blood test include:
- Lack of iron, and folate (Vitamin B12) in your diet
- Severe blood loss
- Internal bleeding
- Sickle cell anaemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Splenomegaly (An enlarged spleen cause due to infections, liver conditions or cancers)
- Bone marrow conditions
- Chronic kidney diseases
Possible causes of low haematocrit levels include:
- Anaemia
- Bone marrow diseases
- Cancers that spread to the bone marrow - leukaemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, etc.
Conditions that may cause abnormally low levels of platelet count include:
- HIV, AIDS, Measles, Hepatitis and other viral infections
- Certain medications
- Cancers that eventually spread to the bone marrow
- Aplastic anaemia
- Sepsis
- Autoimmune diseases
- Liver cirrhosis
- Chronic bleeding
- Chemotherapy
