The foundation of any health check
Full Blood Count
The full blood count is the quiet workhorse of health testing, often the first thing a doctor requests because it says so much in a single sample. It examines the three main components of your blood: red cells, which carry oxygen; white cells, which defend against infection; and platelets, which help your blood to clot.
Within that, it measures haemoglobin and a detailed set of red-cell indices, a white-cell count with its full five-part differential, and your platelet count. Read together, these figures offer a snapshot of how your body is doing and can highlight conditions worth understanding.
Your sample is a single venous draw, taken in our private Leigh-on-Sea clinic and analysed by an accredited UK laboratory, with a doctor-reviewed report to follow. If you are feeling run down, or just want a baseline, it is a sound place to begin, and a clear basis for anything worth raising with your GP.
Preparation: No fasting required. You can eat and drink normally and book at a time that suits you. If you take any regular medication, note it so it can be considered alongside your results.
Inside this panel
13 biomarkers in 3 areas
- Red cells6 markers
- Haemoglobin (Hb)
- Red cell count (RBC)
- Haematocrit (PCV)
- Mean cell volume (MCV)
- Mean cell haemoglobin (MCH)
- Mean cell haemoglobin concentration (MCHC)
- White cells6 markers
- White cell count (WBC)
- Neutrophils
- Lymphocytes
- Monocytes
- Eosinophils
- Basophils
- Platelets1 marker
- Platelet count
Worth considering if
- Persistent tiredness or weakness
- Pale skin
- Frequent infections
- Unexplained bruising
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness
Who this test suits
- Anyone wanting a broad baseline of their health
- People feeling persistently run down or fatigued
- Those with a family history of blood conditions
- Anyone monitoring their general wellbeing over time
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Book your time
Choose a slot that suits you. Appointments only, so the clinic is yours.
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A gentle draw
Demi takes your venous sample in minutes, in a calm private room.
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Doctor-reviewed report
Your results arrive within 5–7 working days, explained marker by marker.
About this test
It gives a broad view of your blood health, pointing towards things like anaemia, signs of infection or inflammation and clotting-related changes. It is a starting point that helps guide whether anything needs a closer look.
No. A full blood count does not require fasting, so you can eat and drink as normal and come in whenever is convenient.
Most reports are returned within 5–7 working days of your sample reaching the laboratory, reviewed and explained by a doctor.
