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Understanding Your Blood Tests: CBC, LFT, Lipid Profile Explained for Bengaluru Patients

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Introduction

For most patients, blood reports look like a foreign language. Numbers, abbreviations, and ranges — but what do they mean? At Truscan Diagnostics, JP Nagar, we believe your reports should make sense to you, not just your doctor.

In this blog, let’s decode three of the most common blood tests — CBC, LFT, and Lipid Profile — and explain why they matter for your health.

What Are Lifestyle Diseases?

1. Complete Blood Count (CBC)

  • What it checks:Levels of red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), platelets, hemoglobin.
  • Why important:Levels of red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), platelets, hemoglobin.
  • •Low hemoglobin = anemia (fatigue, weakness).
  • •High WBC = infection
  • •Low platelets = bleeding risk.
  • • Everyday example: If you’re tired all the time, a CBC often explains why.

2. Liver Function Test (LFT)

  • What it checks: Enzymes (SGPT, SGOT), bilirubin, proteins
  • • Why important
  • •Detects fatty liver (common in Bengaluru due to junk food/alcohol).
  • •Identifies jaundice, hepatitis, or medicine side effects.
  • Everyday example:If your skin or eyes look yellow, your LFT will show the reason.

3. Lipid Profile

  • What it checks: Cholesterol (HDL, LDL), Triglycerides..
  • Why important:: High LDL (“bad cholesterol”) blocks arteries. Low HDL (“good cholesterol”) increases heart risk
  • Tests: T3, T4, TSH
  • Everyday example:If you eat lots of fried food, your lipid profile will reveal its effect on your heart

Why These Tests Matter in Bengaluru

  • • High-stress jobs → higher cholesterol.
  • • Irregular diets → liver strain.
  • • Nutrient deficiencies → anemia.

That’s why blood tests are essential even if you “feel fine.”

How Often Should You Do These Tests?

• Young adults: Once in 2 years.

• 30+ years:Once a year.

• Existing conditions (diabetes, heart disease): :Every 6 months

Truscan Advantage

  • Same-day reports with doctor explanation.
  • Affordable packages (CBC, LFT, Lipid Profile included).
  • Latest lab machines for accurate results.
  • Friendly staff who guide you through the process.

Common Questions Patients Ask

For Lipid Profile, fasting for 8–10 hours is needed. CBC and LFT usually don’t require fasting.

At Truscan, most reports are ready on the same day.

Only a small needle prick, quick and safe.

Conclusion & Call to Action

Your blood tells your health story better than symptoms do. Don’t wait for illness — check your CBC, LFT, and Lipid Profile regularly.

At Truscan Diagnostics, JP Nagar, you don’t have to decide alone. Our doctors and technicians guide you to the right test — no unnecessary scans, no confusion.

Still unsure which scan you need? Call us today and get expert advice before booking your appointment.

Truscan Diagnostics, JP Nagar, Bengaluru

Location: JP Nagar, Bengaluru