Can blood tests detect a bacterial infection?
Yes
Last updated on 23 Feb 2023
The primary functions of RBC is to carry and supply oxygen throughout all parts of the body. WBC's are cells which help in fighting infection in the body.
The ratio is high particularly when they are fighting infections in the body
There can be multiple reasons for high blood cell count. Primarily due to low oxygen levels, certain medications and cancer
A blood culture is a laboratory test to check for bacteria or other germs in a blood sample
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