Full blood count (FBC)

A Full Blood Count, or FBC, uses a blood sample to examine red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. The clinic lists it for general health screening and for investigating anaemia, breathlessness, fatigue, chest pain, abdominal pain, persistent indigestion, pelvic pain, headaches, muscle aches, bowel changes, blood in stools or urine, heavy or painful periods, recurrent infections, bruising or bleeding. These are reasons the test may be…

The service listing does not describe the blood-taking protocol, appointment duration, equipment, preparation, aftercare, result timeframe or contraindications. Contact Beard Medical Practice in Bristol to confirm current pricing and how the sample is arranged. Unless the clinic advises otherwise, follow any instructions given when booking and tell the clinician about relevant medicines or health circumstances.

Results should be interpreted in context by a qualified healthcare professional. An FBC can provide laboratory information about the measured cell types, but it should not be marketed as treating, preventing or curing a condition. Further assessment may be appropriate depending on symptoms and results.