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Full blood count test (FBC test) is a common and useful blood test that can provide a great deal of information about the state of health of an individual. It is actually a panel of tests looking at the blood that can help diagnose or monitor a variety of conditions including infections and anaemia.

A full blood count test is an important component of our patient health screens. Your doctor may recommend a health screen to investigate potential reasons as to why you are not feeling yourself. Do not worry about determining for yourself which, if any, blood test you need. This is something that your doctor will be able to determine and explain during your consultation.

Next day blood tests are provided at all 8 London DocTap clinics.  One of our doctors will take the time to explain to you what your test results mean and put in place any appropriate next steps based on those results.

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How it Works

1. BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

Choose from any of our 11 London blood test clinics, open 7 days

2. MEET WITH A DOCTOR

They can advise on suitable tests and take a blood or urine sample

3. RECEIVE YOUR RESULTS

You will be emailed your results, analysis and recommendations

4. FOLLOW UP (OPTIONAL)

Follow up consultation only £49 for further treatment or advice

FBC Tests & Related Tests

Please note: a GP consultation fee is payable online at the time of booking. Any tests which you require will be chargeable on top during your consultation with the doctor.

Test Cost Lab results *
DocTap Health Screen £99 2 days

HAEMATOLOGY

FBC with 5-part Diff

BIOCHEMISTRY

Urea and Electrolytes
Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Urea, Creatinine, eGFR

Liver Function Tests
Bilirubin, Alk Phos, AST, ALT, Gamma GT, Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin

Lipid Profile
Triglycerides, Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, non-HDL Cholesterol

Glycosylated Haemoglobin

DocTap Unwell Patient Screen £139 2 days

HAEMATOLOGY

FBC with 5-part Diff

BIOCHEMISTRY

Urea and Electrolytes
Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Urea, Creatinine, eGFR

Liver Function Tests
Bilirubin, Alk Phos, AST, ALT, Gamma GT, Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin

Glycosylated Haemoglobin

ENDOCRINOLOGY

Thyroid profile
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Free Thyroxine (T4)

DocTap Over 40s Male Screen £119 2 days

HAEMATOLOGY

FBC with 5-part Diff

BIOCHEMISTRY

Urea and Electrolytes
Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Urea, Creatinine, eGFR

Liver Function Tests
Bilirubin, Alk Phos, AST, ALT, Gamma GT, Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin

Lipid Profile
Triglycerides, Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, non-HDL Cholesterol

Glycosylated Haemoglobin

TUMOUR MARKERS

Prostate Specific Antigen (Total)

Biochemistry (24 Parameters) & Haematology Profile £84 1 days

HAEMATOLOGY

FBC with 5-part Diff
ESR

BIOCHEMISTRY

Urea and Electrolytes
Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Urea, Creatinine, eGFR

Liver Function Tests
Bilirubin, Alk Phos, AST, ALT, Gamma GT, Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin

Cardiac/Muscle Enzymes
LDH, CK

Bone Markers
Calcium, Phosphate, Uric Acid

Glucose
Triglycerides
Iron
Total Iron Binding
HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol

General Well Person Profile £139 1 days

Biochemistry (24 Parameters) & Haematology Profile PLUS
FT4/TSH, Ferritin
HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol

Anaemia Profile £109 3 working days

FBC + 5 part Diff
ESR
Iron, TIBC
Ferritin
B12 (Active)
Folate (RBC)

Full Blood Count £55 1 days
DL3 Haematology Profile £52 1 days

FBC with 5-part Diff
ESR

Haemoglobin £48 1 days
Mean Cell Volume (MCV) £50 1 days
Reticulocyte Count £48 1 days
Von Willebrands Multimers £562 3 months
Well Man Profile plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol £175 1 days

Biochemistry (24 Parameters) & Haematology Profile PLUS
FT4/TSH
Ferritin
Prostate Profile
HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol

Well Woman Profile plus HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol £175 1 days

Biochemistry (24 Parameters) & Haematology Profile PLUS
FT4/TSH
Ferritin
Vitamin D
HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and Non-HDL Cholesterol

This is only a small sample of the many blood tests which DocTap provide. Our expert doctors can advise you during your consultation on the most appropriate tests for your condition. View all blood tests.

* Please note that the lab results are estimates and can vary. Tests taken after 1pm will be classified as the following day for timing purposes. You will receive a written analysis of your results within 1 working day of them being available from the laboratory. It is often possible for the doctor who reviews your results to be the same doctor who requested them. This is considered medical best practice but will add an additional 1 working day to the timings. If you have multiple tests then we shall wait to report on them together unless the first results highlight any reason for concern. Sometimes the preliminary results will determine that additional tests need to be carried out on your sample. If this is the case then your results will take longer. There is no additional charge for this service.

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Why Choose DocTap?

DocTap seek to provide the most convenient, fastest, effective and best value private blood testing service in London. With 9 blood test centres across London and same day appointments available 7 days a week, it has never been easier to book a fbc test. We are proud to partner with The Doctors Laboratory (TDL) which has a worldwide reputation for excellence.

Unlike many blood test clinics, you will see a UK accredited GP who will be able to offer their expert option on what test is most appropriate for you. Your results will also be accompanied by a written analysis of what they mean and what your doctor advises you to do next. Should additional treatment be required, or if you simply wish to discuss the results in more detail, then you can book a 15 minute follow up consultation for only £25. This can either be at any DocTap clinic or over the phone. When booking your follow up consultation you can request to see you original doctor if you wish (subject to their availability).

Should you require a full consulation before deciding to have a fbc test then there may be insufficient time to also take a blood sample in the appointment. In that case you can choose to either go to our walk in laboratory by Oxford Street (£15 phlebotomy fee applies) or to make a second appointment for the doctor to take the bloods.

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What is a Full Blood Count Test?

The FBC test is actually a panel of several tests. It is helpful to look at the individual tests to see what they measure and what signs of illness they can detect.

Haemoglobin Test

Haemoglobin test. Haemoglobin (Hb / Hgb) is the oxygen carrying part of the blood. Low levels can indicate anaemia which is a common cause of tiredness. 

Mean Cell Volume

Mean cell volume gives a measurement of the average size of the red blood cell. This is increased when the red blood cells are larger than normal, for example in anaemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency or folic acid deficiency. A smaller MCV is when the red blood cells are smaller than normal which can indicate low iron  caused by a restricted diet or internal bleeding.

Platelet Count

Platelet count shows the number of platelets in the blood. High and low levels could indicate inflammation, bleeding or problems with the bone marrow.

White Blood Cell Count

White blood cell count is a count of the infection fighting cells in the blood. This number is then broken down to show the different types of white cell in the blood (see below). Changes in these numbers can show evidence of infection and blood cancers as well as many other conditions.

  • Neutrophils - one of the first lines of defence against bacterial infections. This may be raised in infection.
  • Lymphocytes - can be increased or decreased in viral infections. Levels are also altered in blood cancer such as chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.
  • Basophils - the numbers can be affected in infection and inflammation.
  • Eosinophils can be increased in asthma, allergy and parasitic infections.
  • Monocytes - can be increased in infection, particularly TB as well as blood cancer.

About Anaemia

Anaemia is a common cause of tiredness and can commonly be due to a limited diet, poor absorption or heavy periods. If you suspect that you may be anaemic then please discuss this with the doctor. Iron levels as well as vitamin B12 and folate (another vitamin) need to be checked and these can easily to done at the same time as the complete blood count.

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