Leucocyte Common Antigen (LCA) : CD 45, in Kolkata

Fasting and dietary instructions:

No fasting required. Eat and drink normally before the appointment. Stay well hydrated , drink 2 to 3 glasses of water before the draw. Avoid alcohol and vigorous exercise for 12 hours before collection.

Medication guidance:

Continue all regularly prescribed medication unless your doctor has specifically instructed otherwise. Inform lab staff about all prescription drugs, supplements, herbal preparations, and protein powders you are taking.

What to bring:

Bring your doctor's prescription or test requisition, a valid photo ID, and your corporate health insurance card if using cashless OPD. Wear short sleeves or clothing with sleeves that roll up easily.

Timing:

Morning slots are recommended for most blood tests. Most markers are most stable before meals and activity. GetVisit home collection in Kolkata is available from 6:00 AM, including in Park Street and Ultadanga.

Single standalone test:

Leucocyte Common Antigen (LCA) : CD 45. Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.

When does a doctor order Leucocyte Common Antigen (LCA) : CD 45?

Leucocyte Common Antigen (LCA) : CD 45 is ordered when a doctor needs objective laboratory data to confirm a diagnosis, follow up a previously abnormal result, or complete a pre-operative assessment.

Who should get Leucocyte Common Antigen (LCA) : CD 45 done in Kolkata?

Kolkata's 20 million metro population, monsoon infection burden, reported high hepatitis B prevalence, rice-heavy diet, and rising lifestyle disease rates make regular diagnostic testing an important preventive step for adults across every neighbourhood. Leucocyte Common Antigen (LCA) : CD 45 is commonly included in immunophenotyping and lymphoma/leukemia panels. Doctors order it when patients have swollen lymph nodes, abnormal blood counts, unexplained fever, or a suspicious mass. Those who benefit most from regular Leucocyte Common Antigen (LCA) : CD 45 testing include adults above 40, people with sedentary lifestyles or BMI above 25, those managing chronic conditions, smokers, and anyone whose previous result was borderline. Early detection through regular testing in Kolkata is consistently more cost-effective than treating advanced disease.

What conditions can Leucocyte Common Antigen (LCA) : CD 45 help diagnose?

The conditions diagnosable through Leucocyte Common Antigen (LCA) : CD 45 depend on the specific markers the test measures. Results either confirm a suspected diagnosis, support a clinical suspicion requiring further investigation, or effectively exclude the condition the test was screening for.

What do Leucocyte Common Antigen (LCA) : CD 45 results mean?

Slightly abnormal values are sometimes normal variants for a specific individual. Your doctor will assess whether the deviation is clinically significant and advise on the appropriate next step , lifestyle change, repeat testing, or specialist referral.

How often should Leucocyte Common Antigen (LCA) : CD 45 be repeated?

For preventive screening with a normal baseline: annually for most adults above 35. For monitoring a known condition: at the interval your specialist recommends , typically every 3 to 6 months for active conditions and annually for stable, well-controlled ones.

What happens after Leucocyte Common Antigen (LCA) : CD 45 results are ready?

Your GetVisit digital report is delivered to your phone as soon as results are authorised. Share it directly with your doctor via the app, or book a consultation with a GetVisit-verified specialist on the same platform. Critical values outside a safe range are flagged by the laboratory for urgent clinical review.