Full Blood Count (FBC) Blood Test
£69
Test Overview
What is the Full Blood Count (FBC) Blood Test?
Our Full Blood Count (FBC) Blood Test provides a comprehensive overview of your blood cells, helping to assess your general health and identify potential underlying conditions.
This test is ideal if you:
• Feel tired, weak, or run down
• Experience frequent infections
• Have concerns about your general health
• Want a baseline health check
It’s also commonly used as a routine test to monitor overall wellbeing.
A Full Blood Count (FBC), sometimes known as a Complete Blood Count (CBC), measures the different types of cells in your blood.
These include:
• Red blood cells – carry oxygen around the body
• White blood cells – help fight infections
• Platelets – support blood clotting
By assessing these components, this test can help identify conditions such as:
• Anaemia
• Infection or inflammation
• Immune system issues
• Blood-related disorders
This test measures 15 biomarkers across 1 category:
• Blood Cells (15 biomarkers)
These markers provide a detailed picture of your blood health and how your body is functioning.
• You must be 18 years or over to take this test
• No fasting is required
What biomarkers do we test?
- Red Blood Cells: Red blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to the body’s tissues. Low levels may indicate anaemia, while high levels may be linked to other underlying conditions.
- Haematocrit: Haematocrit measures the proportion of blood made up of red blood cells. Abnormal levels may indicate dehydration, anaemia, or other blood conditions.
- Neutrophils: Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that help fight bacterial infections. Elevated levels may indicate infection or inflammation.
- Lymphocytes: Lymphocytes are involved in immune response and help fight viral infections. Abnormal levels may indicate infection or immune-related conditions.
- Monocytes: Monocytes help remove damaged cells and fight infection. Elevated levels may indicate chronic inflammation or infection.
- Eosinophils: Eosinophils are associated with allergic reactions and certain infections. Elevated levels may indicate allergy or parasitic infection.
- Basophils: Basophils play a role in inflammation and allergic responses. Abnormal levels may be linked to immune activity.
- Mean Cell Volume: MCV measures the average size of red blood cells and helps classify different types of anaemia.
- Mean Cell Haemoglobin: MCH indicates the amount of haemoglobin per red blood cell and helps assess anaemia.
- MCHC: MCHC measures the concentration of haemoglobin in red blood cells and helps evaluate blood disorders.
- Red Cell Distribution Width: RDW indicates variation in red blood cell size and can help detect different types of anaemia.
- MPV: MPV reflects the average size of platelets and can provide insight into platelet production and function.
- White Blood Cells: White blood cells help fight infection.
- Haemoglobin: Haemoglobin carries oxygen from the lungs to the body’s tissues.
- Platelets: Platelets help blood clot and prevent bleeding.
More Information
Your blood plays a vital role in transporting oxygen, fighting infection, and maintaining overall health.
Abnormal results in a Full Blood Count can indicate a wide range of issues, even before symptoms become more noticeable.
For example:
• Low red blood cells may suggest anaemia
• Abnormal white blood cells may indicate infection or immune response
• Platelet imbalances may affect clotting and healing
This test is often used as a first step in investigating symptoms or as part of a routine health check.
Please let us know prior to your appointment if any of the following:
• You have a disability
• You have any allergies that we should be aware of
• You have a medical condition that we need to be made aware of
• If you do not speak and/or read and understand English
• Anything else we should be made aware of
Do not book an appointment if either of the following apply to you:
You are under the age of 18 as we have a strict over 18 policy (We may need to ask for proof of age and ask to see ID prior to your appointment)
Please be aware:
Some people may feel dizzy and/or faint during and after their blood draw. If this has happened to you in the past, please tell the person carrying out the test so they are aware. The maximum attempts that are permitted with your consent will be two blood draw attempts. It is common to have a small amount of bruising after the procedure. This is normal and should resolve after a few days. However, if the area becomes red or swollen, please seek medical advice. Its fine to bring someone with you for support.