Kleines Blutbild (Basic Blood Count)

A basic haematological screen measuring red blood cells, total white blood cell count (without differential), haemoglobin, haematocrit, red cell indices, and platelet count. The kleines Blutbild provides core blood parameters without the five-part white cell breakdown, making it a cost-effective first-line screening for anaemia, polycythaemia, and general cellular blood health.

The basic blood count delivers the core haematological data that forms the foundation of almost every clinical assessment. Red blood cell parameters — count, haemoglobin concentration, haematocrit, and the calculated indices MCV, MCH, and MCHC — together classify anaemia by mechanism. A low MCV points toward iron deficiency, while elevated MCV suggests B12 or folate insufficiency, guiding the clinician toward the correct follow-up tests without unnecessary expense. Total white blood cell count provides a first indicator of immune system activity. Elevated counts may signal bacterial infection, inflammatory conditions, or stress responses, while depressed counts raise concerns about immunosuppression or bone marrow dysfunction. Unlike the großes Blutbild, the basic count does not differentiate between leucocyte subtypes, so a differential should be added when the total count is abnormal or when infection type needs characterisation. Platelet count rounds out the panel, screening for both bleeding risk (thrombocytopenia) and clotting risk (thrombocytosis). The test requires a simple venous blood draw with no fasting, and results from SYNLAB München Zentrum are typically available within one working day. It serves well as a rapid, affordable check for patients who had recent illness or want to monitor a known condition between more comprehensive panels.