Full Blood Count (FBC) Blood Test
The full blood count is a group of measurements describing the numbers and characteristics of red cells, white cells and platelets in the blood. It prov...
What is Full Blood Count (FBC)?
The full blood count is a group of measurements describing the numbers and characteristics of red cells, white cells and platelets in the blood. It provides a broad overview of the blood.
Why it's testedWhy check your Full Blood Count (FBC)?
A full blood count is one of the most common blood tests, used in general health assessment and to investigate a wide range of symptoms. It is included in the FBC panel and many comprehensive panels.
Panels that include Full Blood Count (FBC)
Full Blood Count (FBC) is a standalone test, but it's often more useful — and better value — checked alongside related markers. These panels include it:
Basic Screen
The Basic Screen covers 15 markers across six areas of your health in a single blood draw: a full lipid profile for cholesterol and heart risk (5 markers), a glucose check for blood sugar, six liver function markers, seven markers covering kidney function and electrolytes, two inflammation markers (CRP and high-sensitivity CRP), and a full blood count.
Inflammation
This 7-marker panel combines CRP (including high-sensitivity CRP), ESR, ferritin and a full blood count, each reflecting inflammation through a different mechanism and timescale.
Lifestyle Screen
The Lifestyle Screen is a broad, 18-marker general wellness check covering seven areas of health in a single blood draw.
Fertility Panel
This panel screens 9 markers across the systems that influence fertility, rather than hormones alone.
Standard Screen Plus (Female)
Standard Screen Plus for women screens 20 markers across eight areas of health from a single blood draw — heart and cholesterol, liver function, kidney function and salts, thyroid, blood sugar, iron and vitamin D, inflammation, plus a CA-125 marker and urinalysis.
Standard Screen Plus (Male)
Standard Screen Plus for men screens 20 markers across eight areas of health from a single blood draw — heart and cholesterol, liver function, kidney function and salts, thyroid, blood sugar, iron and vitamin D, inflammation, plus a PSA prostate check and urinalysis.
TATT (Tired All The Time)
Our number-one panel for people who are constantly exhausted. Checks all the common culprits in one blood draw — thyroid, iron, B12, vitamin D and inflammation.
Digestive Health
This panel screens for two of the most common, treatable causes of persistent gut symptoms in a single blood draw.
Nutritional & Digestive
This 15-marker panel combines coeliac serology (tissue transglutaminase IgA) and H.
SS Plus Hormonal (Female)
This panel combines a full Standard Screen Plus with an expanded female hormone profile in a single blood draw.
SS Plus Hormonal (Male)
This panel combines a full Standard Screen Plus with an expanded male hormone profile in a single blood draw.
Advanced GP2 (Female)
Advanced GP2 for women screens 25 markers across eight areas of health from a single blood draw.
Advanced GP2 (Male)
Advanced GP2 for men screens 25 markers across eight areas of health from a single blood draw.
Fertility + AMH
Our most popular fertility screen — includes AMH (your ovarian reserve), full reproductive hormones and thyroid. Perfect before IVF or if you're trying to conceive.
Advanced GP3 (Female)
The most comprehensive women's health screen we offer — every major organ system, hormone, vitamin and heart risk marker in a single blood draw.
Advanced GP3 (Male)
Advanced GP3 for men screens 30 markers across eight areas of health from a single blood draw.
Three simple steps
Book online
Choose a time that suits you in under a minute — no referral needed. Same-week and weekend appointments available.
5–10 minute blood draw
Visit our Sutton Coldfield clinic for a quick, comfortable blood draw with one of our clinical team. Free on-site parking.
Clinician-reviewed results
Prompt results, reviewed by a clinician before they reach you, with a clear explanation of what they mean and any sensible next steps.
Common questions about Full Blood Count (FBC)
What does a full blood count include? +
It includes measures such as haemoglobin, white blood cell count and platelet count, among others. The individual components are interpreted together.
Ready to check your Full Blood Count (FBC)?
Same-week appointments. No GP referral. Prompt results, reviewed by a clinician.
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