Full Blood Count (FBC) Blood Test

A Full Blood Count (FBC) is a vital test for assessing overall health and detecting a range of conditions, including anaemia, infections, and immune disorders.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
2 days
Biomarkers
15
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • MPV
  • Platelet count
  • Haematocrit
  • Haemoglobin
  • MCH
  • MCHC
  • MCV
  • RDW
  • Red cell count
  • Basophils
  • Eosinophils
  • Lymphocytes
  • +3 more

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
2 days
Biomarkers tested
15
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

15 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.

Clotting status

  • MPV
  • Platelet count

Red blood cells

  • Haematocrit
  • Haemoglobin
  • MCH
  • MCHC
  • MCV
  • RDW
  • Red cell count

White blood cells

  • Basophils
  • Eosinophils
  • Lymphocytes
  • Monocytes
  • Neutrophils
  • White cell count

About this test

A Full Blood Count (FBC) is a vital test for assessing overall health and detecting a range of conditions, including anaemia, infections, and immune disorders. It provides a detailed analysis of blood cells and platelets, helping to identify potential problems. This test is often used for general health screening or to investigate symptoms such as fatigue, infections, or unexplained bruising.

Description provided by Medichecks.

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