CBC and ESR: basic blood tests
The Blood Count (CBC) and the Sedimentation Rate (ESR) are the two blood tests most frequently prescribed by doctors. At the Tangier International Laboratory, we carry them out with results available in just 2 hours.
The NFS: a photograph of your blood
The CBC counts and analyzes the three types of blood cells:
- Red blood cells (erythrocytes) and hemoglobin: carry oxygen. A drop indicates anemia.
- White blood cells (leukocytes): immune defenses. An increase may signal an infection.
- Platelets (thrombocytes): involved in coagulation. An abnormal level requires investigation.
ESR: a marker of inflammation
ESR measures how quickly your red blood cells settle into a tube. An elevated ESR is a nonspecific warning sign indicating inflammation, infection, or sometimes an autoimmune disease.
When are these tests prescribed?
- Routine health check-up
- Fatigue, paleness, shortness of breath (suspected anemia)
- Fever or infection
- Monitoring a chronic disease
- Pre-operative assessment
No fasting necessary
Good news: NFS and VS do not require fasting. You can show up at any time of the day.
Consult our pages NFS and VS, or contact us.
Your tests in Tangier, no appointment needed
Laboratoire International, medical analysis laboratory in Tangier, welcomes you without appointment. Book your home sampling in Tangier or visit us on Avenue Moulay Rachid.
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Written by Laboratoire International
Our team of biologists and medical health professionals writes reliable, scientifically validated health guides to help you better understand your test results.
Reviewed by Dr. Tarik Driss, Medical Biologist