Full Blood Count by i-Screen

Comprehensive blood test to assess overall health and screen for various disorders.

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The full blood count is a group of tests examining different blood components. It screens for disorders like anaemia (low red blood cells or haemoglobin), infections, and other diseases. It provides a broad picture of your health, including oxygen-carrying capacity, infection-fighting ability, and clotting function. This test is important for overall health monitoring and early detection of potential issues.

Biomarkers Tested (14)

Red Blood Cell Count (/µL)

Responsible for carrying oxygen around the body. A high count can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, whilst a low count can mean your body isn’t getting the oxygen it needs.

Haemoglobin (g/dL)

A good measure of your blood's ability to carry oxygen throughout your body. Elevated haemoglobin can be an indicator of lung disease, whilst a low result indicates anaemia.

Haematocrit (%)

A measure of the percentage of red blood cells in the total blood volume. Elevated haematocrit can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.

MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume) (fL)

Average red blood cell size; elevated in B12/folate deficiency anaemia; decreased in iron deficiency anaemia.

MCH (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin) (pg)

Average haemoglobin amount in a red blood cell; larger cells have higher MCH.

MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration) (g/dL)

Average haemoglobin concentration in a red blood cell; decreased in iron deficiency anaemia.

RDW (Red Cell Distribution Width) (%)

Variation in red blood cell size; high values indicate anaemia, liver disease, or B12/folate deficiency.

White Blood Cell Count (/µL)

Responsible for fighting infection. A high count can indicate recent infection and even stress, whilst a low count can result from vitamin deficiencies, liver disease and immune diseases.

Eosinophils % (%)

Eosinophils % represents the percentage of eosinophils, white blood cells that fight infections and play a role in allergic reactions, in the total white blood cell count.

Monocytes % (%)

Monocytes % represents the percentage of monocytes, a type of white blood cell that helps fight infections, in the total white blood cell count.

Lymphocytes % (%)

Lymphocytes % represents the percentage of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell involved in immune response, in the total white blood cell count.

Neutrophils % (%)

Neutrophils % represents the percentage of neutrophils, the most common type of white blood cell that fights infection, in the total white blood cell count.

Basophils % (%)

Basophils % represents the percentage of basophils, a type of white blood cell involved in allergic reactions and inflammation, in the total white blood cell count.

Platelet Count (/µL)

Responsible for blood clotting and healing. A high count can indicate a risk of thrombosis, whilst a low count can lead to easy bruising.

Full Blood Count

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Biomarkers Tested (14)

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