A Full Blood Count (FBC) test provides information about your blood cells, including red cells, the different types of white blood cells and platelets. It also provides inflammatory markers and a measure of haemoglobin.
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A full blood count is part of a Doctorcall Health Screen or it can be used as a standalone test in specific circumstances.
A full blood count tells you if your are anaemic or if you have iron overload. If you are anaemic it gives an indication of the likely cause. It also contains an ESR test which picks up inflammatory processes. In the event of an infective illness it indicates the likely type of pathogen and it is a useful screening test for bone marrow cancers.
Our consultations are carried out by experienced doctors and if you book a visit your doctor can also carry out a general consultation and advise on the most appropriate tests for you.
In the private sector you should expect hassle-free booking, same-day availability, thoughtful advice, a high-quality laboratory and rapid results.
These cells contain haemoglobin which carries oxygen throughout your body. In anaemia, there is a shortage of functioning haemoglobin, either seen with fewer, paler red cells or in the case of vitamin or folate deficiency with megaloblastic or larger abnormal cells.
Platelets are responsible for clotting and abormal numbers can follow various conditions. Changes in these levels might point to underlying medical conditions that require further investigation.
White Blood Cells or Leucocytes fight infections. Abnormal counts might signal infection, inflammation, or certain blood disorders. We measure the relative number of each of the following cell types: Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Eosinophils, Monocytes and Basophils.
They all perform different functions but in broad terms, Neutophilia indicates bacterial infection, lymphocytosis indicates viral infection and Eosinophilia indicates allergy.
An unexplained persistent abnormality in any cell line requires further investigation.
Here’s what to expect from your Doctorcall full blood count test in London:
It is important to have full confidence in your laboratory and at Doctorcall we have partnered with The Doctors Laboratory (TDL)—a world-class name in clinical testing with a reputation for excellence.
A full blood count cannot directly diagnose diabetes but may indicate issues like high glucose levels when combined with other tests.
Typically, fasting isn’t necessary. However, if the test is paired with other screenings (e.g., glucose levels), your doctor may advise fasting.
While a full blood count may indicate certain types of cancer, such as leukemia, it isn’t a definitive diagnostic tool. Further tests are required.
No, a full blood count cannot diagnose ovarian cancer but might reveal abnormalities that warrant further investigation.
No, hormones are not included in a full blood count. Separate hormonal tests are needed.
Yes, a full blood count can indicate potential B12 deficiency by showing abnormal red blood cell characteristics.
A full blood count does not directly diagnose blood clots, but it may identify risk factors, such as abnormal platelet counts.
