CBC Test Price in Pakistan 2026: Rates, Normal Range and Online Booking

Published at: April 9, 2026
Updated at: July 15, 2026

A CBC test in Pakistan costs between PKR 640 and PKR 1,050. Through Marham Health+ you can book it from PKR 640 with home sample collection in Lahore. No fasting is required, and your report is usually ready within 2 to 6 hours.

Quick Facts	Details
Full form	Complete Blood Count
Also called	Blood CP, Blood C/E, Complete Picture, FBC
Price in Pakistan	PKR 640 to PKR 1,050
Marham Health+ price	From PKR 640
Sample	Blood from a vein in your arm
Fasting	Not required
Time taken	Under 5 minutes
Report time	2 to 6 hours
Home sample	Available in Lahore

If your doctor asked for a blood test after a fever, or you are due for a routine checkup, this is almost always the first test on the slip. Known as سی بی سی ٹیسٹ in Urdu, it is the most commonly ordered blood test in Pakistan. You can book yours on Marham in a couple of minutes.

CBC Test Price in Pakistan (2026)

The CBC is one of the most affordable diagnostic tests available. Here is the rate you get when you book through Marham Health+.

Test	Coverage	Price
CBC Test at Marham Health+	Lahore, home sample collection	PKR 640 (from PKR 800)

A trained phlebotomist collects your sample at home in Lahore, so you skip the lab queue entirely and your report reaches you online.

What Is a CBC Test?

CBC stands for Complete Blood Count. It measures the three main cells in your blood: red blood cells that carry oxygen, white blood cells that fight infection, and platelets that help your blood clot. It also measures hemoglobin, the oxygen carrying protein that drops in anaemia.

Because one small sample covers so much, doctors use it as a first look at your overall health. It is a screening test rather than a final diagnosis, so an unusual result usually leads to one or two follow up tests rather than an immediate conclusion.

Blood CP, Blood C/E and CBC: The Same Test

If your lab slip says Blood CP, Blood C/E, or Complete Picture, that is the same test as a CBC. Pakistani laboratories use these names interchangeably, and some also write FBC or Blood Routine Examination. The sample, the price, and the report are identical, so there is nothing extra to book or pay for.

What Does a CBC Test Measure?

A standard CBC with differential reports around 12 to 15 values. Here is what each group tells your doctor.

Component	What It Shows
RBC Count	Number of red blood cells carrying oxygen
Hemoglobin (Hb)	The oxygen carrying protein, the main anaemia marker
Hematocrit (Hct)	Share of your blood made up of red cells
MCV	Average size of your red cells
MCH and MCHC	Amount and concentration of hemoglobin per red cell
RDW	How much red cell size varies
Total WBC	Overall infection fighting cells
Differential	Neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils
Platelets	Cells that stop bleeding, watched closely in dengue
MPV	Average platelet size

CBC Normal Range

Reference values differ slightly between laboratories. These are the ranges commonly used in Pakistan.

Parameter	Men	Women
Hemoglobin (Hb)	13.5 to 17.5 g/dL	12.0 to 15.5 g/dL
RBC Count	4.5 to 5.5 million/mcL	4.0 to 5.0 million/mcL
Hematocrit (Hct)	38.3% to 48.6%	35.5% to 44.9%
MCV	80 to 100 fL	80 to 100 fL
MCH	27 to 32 pg	27 to 32 pg
WBC Count	4,500 to 11,000 /mcL	4,500 to 11,000 /mcL
Platelets	150,000 to 450,000 /mcL	150,000 to 450,000 /mcL

Hemoglobin is the value most people check first. The World Health Organization defines anaemia as hemoglobin below 13.0 g/dL in men and below 12.0 g/dL in women who are not pregnant, and below 11.0 g/dL in pregnant women.

What Do High and Low CBC Values Mean?

These are general patterns your doctor considers alongside your symptoms. A single value out of range does not confirm any condition on its own.

Finding	May Suggest
Low hemoglobin or RBC	Iron deficiency anaemia, thalassemia, blood loss, vitamin B12 or folate deficiency
High hemoglobin or RBC	Dehydration, lung disease, living at high altitude
Low WBC	Viral infection, bone marrow problems, effects of some medicines
High WBC	Bacterial infection, inflammation, allergy, rarely leukemia
Low platelets	Dengue, viral infection, immune conditions, some medicines
High platelets	Iron deficiency, infection, inflammation
Low MCV (below 80 fL)	Iron deficiency anaemia or thalassemia trait, both common in Pakistan
High MCV (above 100 fL)	Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency, liver disease

Values can also shift with hydration, recent illness, pregnancy, and altitude, which is one more reason to let a doctor read the report as a whole.

Symptoms That Mean You Should Get a CBC

Consider booking this test if you notice any of the following, especially when they last more than a week:

• Constant tiredness or weakness that rest does not fix
• Fever that keeps coming back or does not settle
• Pale skin, pale lips, or pale inner eyelids
• Shortness of breath during light activity or climbing stairs
• Dizziness, frequent headaches, or a racing heartbeat
• Bruising easily, bleeding gums, or nosebleeds
• Frequent infections or wounds that heal slowly
• Unexplained weight loss or night sweats
• Heavy periods, which are a common cause of low hemoglobin in women

Doctors also order it as routine care: before surgery, during pregnancy to monitor hemoglobin, as part of an annual checkup, and to track treatment if you take long term medicines.

How to Prepare and What Happens During the Test

Before the test

• No fasting is needed for a standard CBC. Eat, drink, and take your usual medicines as normal.
• If your slip includes other tests such as fasting blood sugar or a lipid profile, follow the fasting instructions for those.
• Tell the lab staff about any blood thinners or supplements you take, because these can affect your results.
• Wear a shirt with sleeves that roll up easily.

During and after the test

• A phlebotomist ties a band around your upper arm and cleans the inside of your elbow.
• A few millilitres of blood are drawn into a small tube.
• The whole process takes under 5 minutes and feels like a quick pinch.
• You can go straight back to normal activity afterwards.
• Mild soreness or a small bruise at the site is normal and fades in a day or two.

Conditions a CBC Can Detect

Iron deficiency anaemia: the most common finding in Pakistan. Low hemoglobin together with low MCV and low MCH points strongly toward it.

Thalassemia trait: carrier rates are high in Pakistan. Low MCV and MCH with near normal hemoglobin can be an early clue, and hemoglobin electrophoresis is used to confirm it.

Dengue: during monsoon season a falling platelet count is one of the first warning signs, and doctors often repeat the CBC daily to watch the trend.

Infections: high WBC with high neutrophils suggests a bacterial infection, while raised lymphocytes point more toward a viral one. High eosinophils can indicate allergy or a parasitic infection.

Anaemia is widespread here. The National Nutrition Survey 2018 found that 43 percent of women of reproductive age and 53.7 percent of children aged 6 to 59 months were anaemic, which is why doctors often advise women of childbearing age to check their hemoglobin once or twice a year.

Related Tests You Can Book

Doctors frequently order these alongside a CBC. All are available with home sample collection in Lahore.

Test	What It Checks	Book
LFT (Liver Function Test)	Liver enzymes and function	Book
Lipid Profile	Cholesterol and heart risk	Book
HbA1c	3 month average blood sugar	Book
Thyroid Profile (TFT)	Thyroid hormones T3, T4, TSH	Book
Vitamin D	Vitamin D deficiency	Book

سی بی سی ٹیسٹ کی قیمت اور تفصیل

سی بی سی ٹیسٹ خون کا سب سے عام ٹیسٹ ہے جسے کمپلیٹ بلڈ کاؤنٹ کہتے ہیں۔ پاکستان میں اسے بلڈ سی پی، بلڈ سی ای یا کمپلیٹ پکچر بھی لکھا جاتا ہے، اور یہ سب ایک ہی ٹیسٹ ہیں۔ یہ ٹیسٹ آپ کے خون میں سرخ خلیات، سفید خلیات، پلیٹلیٹس اور ہیموگلوبن کی مقدار بتاتا ہے۔ اگر آپ کو مسلسل تھکاوٹ، بخار، کمزوری، چہرے کی زردی، سانس پھولنا یا جسم پر آسانی سے نیل پڑنے کی شکایت ہو تو ڈاکٹر سب سے پہلے یہی ٹیسٹ تجویز کرتے ہیں۔ اس ٹیسٹ کے لیے فاقہ ضروری نہیں، خون لینے میں پانچ منٹ سے بھی کم وقت لگتا ہے اور رپورٹ عام طور پر دو سے چھ گھنٹے میں مل جاتی ہے۔

پاکستان میں اس ٹیسٹ کی قیمت تقریباً 640 روپے سے 1,050 روپے کے درمیان ہے۔ لاہور میں مرہم کے ذریعے آپ یہ ٹیسٹ گھر بیٹھے، ہوم سیمپل کلیکشن کے ساتھ، صرف 640 روپے میں بک کر سکتے ہیں۔ نیشنل نیوٹریشن سروے 2018 کے مطابق پاکستان میں 43 فیصد خواتین اور تقریباً 54 فیصد چھوٹے بچے خون کی کمی کا شکار ہیں۔ اسی لیے سال میں ایک یا دو بار ہیموگلوبن چیک کروانا مفید ہے۔ رپورٹ میں کوئی بھی ویلیو کم یا زیادہ ہو تو گھبرائیں نہیں، اپنی رپورٹ کسی مستند ڈاکٹر کو ضرور دکھائیں اور خود سے علاج شروع نہ کریں۔

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blood CP the same as a CBC test?

Yes. Blood CP means Blood Complete Picture, and it is the local Pakistani name for the Complete Blood Count. Blood C/E, FBC, and Blood Routine Examination refer to the same test as well. The sample and the report are identical.

What does CBC stand for?

CBC stands for Complete Blood Count. It counts your red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, and measures hemoglobin, giving a full picture of your blood health in one sample.

CBC test kya hota hai?

یہ خون کا ایک عام ٹیسٹ ہے جو خون کے سرخ خلیات، سفید خلیات، پلیٹلیٹس اور ہیموگلوبن کی مقدار بتاتا ہے۔ ڈاکٹر اسے خون کی کمی، انفیکشن اور ڈینگی جیسی بیماریوں کی جانچ کے لیے تجویز کرتے ہیں۔

What is a CBC with differential?

A CBC with differential breaks the white blood cell count into its five types: neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils. Most Pakistani laboratories include it by default, because the breakdown helps a doctor tell a bacterial infection from a viral one.

How much does a CBC test cost in Pakistan?

It costs between PKR 640 and PKR 1,050. Through Marham Health+ you can book from PKR 640 with home sample collection in Lahore, and your report reaches you online within 2 to 6 hours.

Final Thoughts

A CBC is quick, painless, and inexpensive, which is why it is the starting point for so many diagnoses in Pakistan. Knowing what the test costs, what it measures, and which symptoms call for it makes it easier to book early and catch small problems before they grow. If your results look unusual, avoid self diagnosis and speak to a qualified doctor.