What does it mean to have a high TLC level in a blood test?
If you have a high TLC level in a blood test, it indicates that you might have an infection or suffer from an underlying medical condition.
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The cells in the blood are counted during the CBC test. It is automated and gives approximately accurate results.
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Yes, dehydration may cause homoconcentration which can double the white blood cells in healthy people. Though rarely but it is advised to get a retest done after being fully hydrated.
Total leucocyte count (TLC) or white blood cell count measures the number of leucocytes in the body. The differential leucocyte count (DLC) measures the percentage of each type of WBC present in the blood. A differential count also can detect immature WBCs and abnormalities
High RBC count means high red blood cell count it occurs if you are living in a high altitude or you smoke. To compensate oxygen carrying capacity the body naturally increases the hemoglobin levels so that oxygen is supplied sufficiently in the body.
The hemogram test includes hemoglobin, white blood cell count, platelet count, and detailed red blood cell indices. Automated complete blood count also gives information for differential which gives information about percentages and absolute numbers of different subgroups of white blood cells.
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