Full Blood Count Test
Full blood count test (FBC test) is a common and useful blood test that can provide a great deal of information about the state of health of an individual. It is actually a panel of tests looking at the blood that can help diagnose or monitor a variety of conditions including infections and anaemia.
A full blood count test is an important component of our patient health screens. Your doctor may recommend a health screen to investigate potential reasons as to why you are not feeling yourself. Do not worry about determining for yourself which, if any, blood test you need. This is something that your doctor will be able to determine and explain during your consultation.
Next day blood tests are provided at all 8 London DocTap clinics. One of our doctors will take the time to explain to you what your test results mean and put in place any appropriate next steps based on those results.
How it works
1. BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
2. MEET WITH A DOCTOR
3. RECEIVE YOUR RESULTS
4. FOLLOW UP (OPTIONAL)
Types of Blood Test
FBC Tests & Related Tests
| Test | Price | Lab results * |
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| DocTap Health Screen | £99 | 2 days |
HAEMATOLOGY FBC with 5-part Diff BIOCHEMISTRY Urea and Electrolytes Liver Function Tests Lipid Profile Glycosylated Haemoglobin |
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| DocTap Unwell Patient Screen | £139 | 2 days |
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HAEMATOLOGY FBC with 5-part Diff BIOCHEMISTRY Urea and Electrolytes Liver Function Tests Glycosylated Haemoglobin ENDOCRINOLOGY Thyroid profile |
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| DocTap Over 40s Male Screen | £119 | 2 days |
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HAEMATOLOGY FBC with 5-part Diff BIOCHEMISTRY Urea and Electrolytes Liver Function Tests Lipid Profile Glycosylated Haemoglobin TUMOUR MARKERS Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) |
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| Biochemistry (24 Parameters) & Haematology Profile | £84 | 1 days |
| HAEMATOLOGY FBC with 5-part Diff BIOCHEMISTRY Urea and Electrolytes Liver Function Tests Cardiac/Muscle Enzymes Bone Markers Glucose |
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| General Well Person Profile | £139 | 1 days |
Biochemistry (24 Parameters) & Haematology Profile PLUS |
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| Anaemia Profile | £109 | 3 working days |
FBC + 5 part Diff |
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| Full Blood Count | £55 | 1 days |
| DL3 Haematology Profile | £52 | 1 days |
FBC with 5-part Diff |
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| Haemoglobin | £48 | 1 days |
| Mean Cell Volume (MCV) | £50 | 1 days |
| Reticulocyte Count | £48 | 1 days |
| Von Willebrands Multimers | £562 | 3 months |
| Well Man Profile plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol | £175 | 1 days |
Biochemistry (24 Parameters) & Haematology Profile PLUS |
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| Well Woman Profile plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol | £175 | 1 days |
Biochemistry (24 Parameters) & Haematology Profile PLUS |
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* Please note that the lab results are estimates and can vary. Tests taken after 1pm will be classified as the following day for timing purposes. You will receive a written analysis of your results within 1 working day of them being available from the laboratory. It is often possible for the doctor who reviews your results to be the same doctor who requested them. This is considered medical best practice but will add an additional 1 working day to the timings. If you have multiple tests then we shall wait to report on them together unless the first results highlight any reason for concern. Sometimes the preliminary results will determine that additional tests need to be carried out on your sample. If this is the case then your results will take longer. There is no additional charge for this service.
Why Choose DocTap?
DocTap seek to provide the most convenient, fastest, effective and best value private blood testing service in London. With 8 blood test centres across London and same day appointments available 7 days a week, it has never been easier to book a fbc test. We are proud to partner with The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) which has a worldwide reputation for excellence.
Unlike many organisations, you will see a UK accredited GP who will be able to offer their expert option on what test is most appropriate for you. Your results will also be accompanied by a written analysis of what they mean and what your doctor advises you to do next. Should additional treatment be required, or if you simply wish to discuss the results in more detail, then you can book a 15 minute follow up consultation for only £25. This can either be at any DocTap clinic or over the phone. When booking your follow up consultation you can request to see you original doctor if you wish (subject to their availability).
Should you require a full consulation before deciding to have a fbc test then there may be insufficient time to also take a blood sample in the appointment. In that case you can choose to either go to our walk in laboratory by Oxford Street (£15 phlebotomy fee applies) or to make a second appointment for the doctor to take the bloods.
What is a Full Blood Count Test?
The FBC test is actually a panel of several tests. It is helpful to look at the individual tests to see what they measure and what signs of illness they can detect.
Haemoglobin Test
Haemoglobin test. Haemoglobin (Hb / Hgb) is the oxygen carrying part of the blood. Low levels can indicate anaemia which is a common cause of tiredness.
Mean Cell Volume
Mean cell volume gives a measurement of the average size of the red blood cell. This is increased when the red blood cells are larger than normal, for example in anaemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency or folic acid deficiency. A smaller MCV is when the red blood cells are smaller than normal which can indicate low iron caused by a restricted diet or internal bleeding.
Platelet Count
Platelet count shows the number of platelets in the blood. High and low levels could indicate inflammation, bleeding or problems with the bone marrow.
White Blood Cell Count
White blood cell count is a count of the infection fighting cells in the blood. This number is then broken down to show the different types of white cell in the blood (see below). Changes in these numbers can show evidence of infection and blood cancers as well as many other conditions.
- Neutrophils - one of the first lines of defence against bacterial infections. This may be raised in infection.
- Lymphocytes - can be increased or decreased in viral infections. Levels are also altered in blood cancer such as chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.
- Basophils - the numbers can be affected in infection and inflammation.
- Eosinophils can be increased in asthma, allergy and parasitic infections.
- Monocytes - can be increased in infection, particularly TB as well as blood cancer.
About Anaemia
Anaemia is a common cause of tiredness and can commonly be due to a limited diet, poor absorption or heavy periods. If you suspect that you may be anaemic then please discuss this with the doctor. Iron levels as well as vitamin B12 and folate (another vitamin) need to be checked and these can easily to done at the same time as the complete blood count.
Book a FBC test Today
Our doctors are available now and can perform diagnosis and blood tests for over 1000 conditions. To see a GP regarding a fbc test or for any other reason book an appointment now and start feeling better right away.