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.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 8.3/10

    15 biomarkers against a median of 15 across the 5 tests in its comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 6.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 2 days.

  • Results and follow-up 8.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 8.6/10

    £59.00 against a comparison-group median of £85.00 (-31%).

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7.6 / 10