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Full Blood Count (FBC) + Differential

What is a Full Blood Count (FBC)?

A Full Blood Count (FBC) is a routine haematology test used to evaluate overall health and detect a variety of blood-related disorders. It provides detailed information about the cells in your blood and is a key tool in the diagnosis and monitoring of haematologic and systemic conditions.

Conditions Diagnosed with FBC

FBC testing is commonly used to help diagnose:

Anaemia

Polycythaemia vera

Leukaemia

Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)

Thrombocytophilia (high platelet count)

It is also used to monitor response to treatment and assess disease progression.

Key Parameters in a Full Blood Count

The FBC includes the following components:

RBC (Red Blood Cells / Erythrocytes)

WBC (White Blood Cells / Leukocytes)

PLT (Platelets / Thrombocytes)

HB (Haemoglobin)

MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume)

MCH (Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin)

MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration)

RDW (Red Cell Distribution Width)

Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, Basophils

Each parameter provides insight into the function and composition of your blood, supporting the diagnosis of various conditions.

Importance of Differential Blood Count

The differential blood count measures the relative percentages of different types of white blood cells. It can help detect abnormal WBC populations such as:

Blasts (seen in acute leukaemia)

Immature granulocytes (indicating infection or inflammation)

Circulating lymphoma cells (in certain blood cancers)

This helps clinicians identify underlying causes of abnormal immune responses or serious haematologic conditions.

Full Blood Count Testing in Slough and Surrounding Areas

Private Full Blood Count (FBC) testing is available in Slough, Windsor, Langley, Burnham, and Maidenhead. This comprehensive blood test supports early diagnosis and monitoring of blood disorders, infections, and systemic illnesses, offering valuable insights into your overall health and wellbeing.

There is an additional £20 phlebotomy fee for every donation.