Take a complete blood count (hardware method, manual calculation of the leukocyte formula, ESR) (OAK, CBC) in Kyiv, Med-Help clinic
A complete blood count (also known as a full blood count) is one of the most common methods of diagnosing diseases. If you need to undergo this analysis at the Med-Help clinic in Kyiv, follow our recommendations.
Preparation for analysis
Before taking the test, your doctor should tell you whether you need to take the test on an empty stomach or not. If fasting is not necessary, prepare as follows:
- Stop taking any medications 24 hours before the test.
- Avoid strenuous physical activity on the day of the test.
- Do not consume alcohol 24 hours before the test.
Submitting the test
In order to take a full blood test, you need to come to the Med-Help clinic. Blood is taken from a vein, for this a medical worker will take blood using a syringe. The analysis is carried out by equipment, manual calculation of the leukocyte formula and ESR.
Results of the analysis
The results of the complete blood count test will be ready in a few days. Usually, the results are available the next day. You can get the results in person, but you need to bring your passport or other identification document. You can also get the results online.
It is important to remember that the test results should only be assessed by an experienced medical specialist who can interpret them correctly and prescribe the necessary treatment (if necessary).