A 13-marker blood test covering red cells, white cells and platelets, commonly used to help assess things like anaemia, infection or bleeding risk. It suits people wanting a general blood health check rather than one specific marker.
13 biomarkers as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.
A full blood count looks at red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets in one test. According to the provider, the white blood cell count reflects the body's ability to fight infection, with moderately raised counts commonly seen in acute infection, while the red blood cell count can be low in anaemia or high in conditions such as polycythaemia. It is commonly used to help assess general blood health rather than to pinpoint a specific cause on its own.
Within its comparison group of five full blood count tests, this one is the cheapest at £54.25, below Medichecks' £59 FBC test, Bluecrest Wellness's £85 Blood Health Profile, and two larger Medichecks panels priced at £99 and £129 that cover more specialised markers such as clotting and thalassaemia screening. Its 13 markers sit close to the group's typical size. The provider notes that a postal finger-prick sample can be prone to clotting for parts of this panel, and offers a vacutainer-only (venous) collection option as an alternative, alongside a clinic visit or nurse home visit.
The listing gives a detailed explanation of what the test measures and why, which is reflected in a strong clarity score. Trust signals reflect Blue Horizon Medicals' Trustpilot score of 4.2 from 395 reviews, UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs, and a trading history back to 2009. Results are reviewed by a doctor, though this is an add-on at checkout instead of a default part of the service.
This suits you if you want a general check of your red cells, white cells and platelets, for example alongside other tests, without paying for the more specialised clotting or thalassaemia panels that Medichecks offers at a higher price. Because a postal finger-prick sample can be prone to clotting for parts of this panel, if you want the most reliable result you may prefer the vacutainer or nurse home visit option over posting a finger-prick sample.
If you have symptoms that concern you, such as persistent fatigue or unexplained bruising, see your GP, who can consider a full blood count alongside your wider history.
You can provide a sample by finger-prick at home, by venous (vacutainer) draw at a clinic, or through a nurse home visit, selecting your preferred option at checkout; the provider notes that a postal finger-prick sample can be prone to clotting for parts of this panel. Once the sample reaches the lab, the full blood count is processed and the results are reviewed by a doctor, with a turnaround of one working day.
This 13-marker full blood count covers red cells, white cells and platelets, commonly used to help assess things like anaemia, infection or bleeding risk. At £54.25 it is the cheapest of the five full blood count tests in its comparison group, undercutting Medichecks' £59 equivalent and sitting well below the £85 group median. The provider notes that a postal finger-prick sample can be prone to clotting for parts of this panel, so a vacutainer (venous) option is also available.
The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
13 biomarkers against a median of 15 across the 5 tests in its comparison group.
A finger-prick sample you take at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 1 days, well ahead of the general wellness norm of 3.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.
£54.25 against a comparison-group median of £85.00 (-36%).
Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.
This test belongs to our Full blood count comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
Mid-priced 15-marker full blood count
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Priciest test in its full blood count comparison group
An 18-marker blood test checking for thalassaemia traits and other red blood cell abnormalities using haemoglobin variants and a full blood count. Aimed at anyone investigating unexplained anaemia or a family or ethnic background linked to thalassaemia.
Deepest clotting-and-FBC panel in its comparison group
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Fewer markers than similarly priced FBC tests
This test measures 10 markers from a blood sample, including red and white blood cell counts, haemoglobin and platelets. It suits people wanting a general look at blood health and immunity.
Mid-priced 15-marker full blood count
A 15-marker full blood count covering red cells, white cells, platelets and clotting indicators, used for general health screening or to look into fatigue, infections or bruising. Suited to anyone wanting a broad first check on their blood.
Priciest test in its full blood count comparison group
An 18-marker blood test checking for thalassaemia traits and other red blood cell abnormalities using haemoglobin variants and a full blood count. Aimed at anyone investigating unexplained anaemia or a family or ethnic background linked to thalassaemia.
Deepest clotting-and-FBC panel in its comparison group
Combines core clotting markers, such as APTT, INR and fibrinogen, with a full blood count, for anyone on blood-thinning medication or with a condition affecting clotting.
Fewer markers than similarly priced FBC tests
This test measures 10 markers from a blood sample, including red and white blood cell counts, haemoglobin and platelets. It suits people wanting a general look at blood health and immunity.
