The TC DC ESR test measures white blood cell count, differential count, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate to assess infection and inflammation.
The TC DC ESR test is a combination of three important blood investigations: Total Count (TC), Differential Count (DC), and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR).
- Total Count (TC) measures the overall number of white blood cells in the blood.
- Differential Count (DC) provides the percentage of different types of white blood cells such as neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils.
- ESR measures how quickly red blood cells settle at the bottom of a test tube, which can indicate the presence of inflammation in the body.
This combined test is useful for detecting infections, inflammatory conditions, autoimmune diseases, and monitoring ongoing treatment.
The purpose of this test is to
- To measure total and differential white blood cell count
- To assess immune response
- To detect infections and inflammation
- To evaluate inflammatory and autoimmune conditions
- To monitor disease progression