Erythrocyte Count (RBC) Te

A total RBC test is done if you have symptoms of a low or high red blood cell count. RBCs or Red Blood Cells contain haemoglobin and get made in the bone marrow. These cells are also known as erythrocytes. The erythrocyte test is a blood test that measures the levels of erythrocytes in the blood and is usually done as part of the CBC test. RBC count in this test can help diagnose anaemia and other conditions that affect RBCs. The purpose of this test is to check if the RBC count in your body is normal or abnormal. This test can be included in your routine blood testing during a regular checkup. Some symptoms that can result in a doctor prescribing an erythrocyte test are fatigue, weakness, rapid heartbeat, and pale skin. Apart from these, headache, vision problems, and dizziness are other symptoms. In the last two decades, anaemia has become more prevalent in India. Among women of reproductive age, this condition is 20 per cent above the world average. In the world, one in three women is anaemic. Conversely, one in two women in India is anaemic.