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It is well-known that leukocytes are immunity cells and are always at war. These are ready to fight to secure you against viruses, harmful bacteria, or unknown pathogens. Thus, it is vital to know their count, strength, and efficiency in your body, especially when your body isn’t recovering as expected.

Majorly, the TLC blood test is a part of the complete blood count (CBC) test. It is performed when a body is showing symptoms of:

• An infection resulting in fever and chills,
• Body ache and pain
• Inflammation
• Allergic reactions
• Any blood disorders

TLC test mainly shows the range of leukocytes or white blood cells in your bloodstream. These ranges are divided into three age categories:

The below table shows each type of WBC with their normal percentage of overall WBC count:

According to these results, the health professionals evaluate the gravity of illness and the course of treatment.

There are no rules to follow before giving your blood sample for a TLC test. You can eat and drink normally. However, if your blood sample will be used for other tests besides CBC or TLC, you will be informed about all specific instructions.

TLC test is performed by collecting your blood sample through the veins via an injection. It is usually taken at a hospital, laboratory, or clinic. Nowadays, home collection services are also available. A trained health professional will visit your home to collect your blood sample safely.

There is usually no side effect or risk involved in a TLC test. However, you should keep the following things in mind:

• As the blood will be drawn from the vein in the arm through an injection, you can expect a tinge of pain and bruise for a short period.
• Covering the patch with a cotton bud or a band aid will prevent any chance of infection.
• If you’re fasting, it is best to eat or drink after giving the blood sample.
• Avoid lifting any heavy items for a few hours, while you can take up all the normal tasks as soon as the bleeding stops.