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Very normal to do a CBC test - it's to see if you're inflamed, or somethings going on but your body is handling it / if there's an excess number from baseline t

Very normal to do a CBC test - it's to see if you're inflamed, or somethings going on but your body is handling it / if there's an excess number from baseline then you have something that should be investigated. It's $20 at most places in USA, results in a day or two, if you need same day that's when it goes up. But I think this is a generally poor article and another NYtimes puffpiece. Not once did they mention the name of the test, being a "CBC" or complete blood cell, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complete_blood_count https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complete_blood_count and is available at "any" testing center. If anything, it feels like sponsored content for the the supposed "rich" people mentioned in the article (remember rich =/= wealthy) and the business associated within. Wouldn't surprise me if the people there have any stake in health stuff as well.

pjc50 5y ago
Interesting, I've never heard of this as a routine test in the UK. (Undoubtedly it happens, I've just never heard it discussed). What does it tell you that's actionable?
- enlyth 5y ago
  I think it's called a FBC (Full blood count) in the UK, at least that's what my GP app on the phone says. I had one done in relation to some issues that I was complaining about to my GP, the results all came back normal luckily and had the following: Haemoglobin estimation, Total white cell count, Platelet count, Haematocrit, RBC, MCV, MCH, MCHC, Neotruphil/Lymphocyte/Monocyte/Eosinophil/Basophil count, Nucleated red blood count
- stordoff 5y ago
  It's usually known as a full blood count (FBC) in the UK: > Full blood count (FBC): This is a test to check the types and numbers of cells in your blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. This can help give an indication of your general health, as well as provide important clues about certain health problems you may have. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/blood-tests/types/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/blood-tests/types/ I've had it done a few times, and the page the NHS links to describes it as "one of the most commonly requested tests".
rhinoceraptor 5y ago
I thought they were probably talking about IgG testing?

pjc50 5y ago

Interesting, I've never heard of this as a routine test in the UK. (Undoubtedly it happens, I've just never heard it discussed). What does it tell you that's actionable?

enlyth 5y ago
I think it's called a FBC (Full blood count) in the UK, at least that's what my GP app on the phone says. I had one done in relation to some issues that I was complaining about to my GP, the results all came back normal luckily and had the following: Haemoglobin estimation, Total white cell count, Platelet count, Haematocrit, RBC, MCV, MCH, MCHC, Neotruphil/Lymphocyte/Monocyte/Eosinophil/Basophil count, Nucleated red blood count
stordoff 5y ago
It's usually known as a full blood count (FBC) in the UK: > Full blood count (FBC): This is a test to check the types and numbers of cells in your blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. This can help give an indication of your general health, as well as provide important clues about certain health problems you may have. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/blood-tests/types/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/blood-tests/types/ I've had it done a few times, and the page the NHS links to describes it as "one of the most commonly requested tests".

rhinoceraptor 5y ago

I thought they were probably talking about IgG testing?