Full Blood Count

Full Blood Count (FBC) Test
Full Blood Count (FBC) is a commonly requested blood test that provides useful information about several important components of your blood. It measures red blood cells, white blood cells, haemoglobin and platelets to help provide an overview of your general blood health.
A private blood test can be useful as part of a wider health assessment or when you have been advised by a healthcare professional to check certain blood markers. The results can help identify changes in your blood profile that may require further assessment.
What Does This Blood Test Measure?
Your FBC test includes detailed analysis of:
- Haemoglobin
- Red Blood Count
- Haematocrit (HCT)
- Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)
- Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin (MCH)
- Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
- Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
- Platelets
- Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)
- White Cell Count
- Neutrophils
- Lymphocytes
- Monocytes
- Eosinophils
- Basophils
