Full Blood Count (FBC)
A full blood count (FBC) is a blood test that measures the number and type of cells in your blood. It's also known as a complete blood count (CBC)
A full blood count test provides valuable information about a person's overall health by measuring their red and white blood cells, platelets, and haemoglobin. These results can help diagnose and monitor a wide range of conditions.
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What's it Used for ?
- To help diagnose a wide range of conditions, including anemia, infection, and leukemia.
- To monitor conditions or treatments that may affect your blood cell counts.
- To identify blood clotting disorders.
- To detect some blood or immune system cancers like leukaemia and lymphoma.
How is it Performed ?
- A healthcare professional takes a blood sample from a vein in your hand or arm using a needle.
- The blood sample is sent to a lab for analysis.
What does it Measure ?
- Red blood cells, which carry oxygen.
- White blood cells, which fight infection.
- Haemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells.
- Haematocrit, the amount of red blood cells in the blood.
- Platelets, which help blood to clot.
- Mean corpuscular volume (MCV), the average size of your red blood cells.
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