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Full Blood Count (FBC)

Also known as: FBC, Complete blood count, CBC

The full blood count is a group of measurements describing the numbers and characteristics of red cells, white cells and platelets in the blood. At The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, Full Blood Count is available within 28 private blood test panels, with clinician-reviewed results. This page is educational and does not replace personalised medical advice.

What Full Blood Count measures

The full blood count is a group of measurements describing the numbers and characteristics of red cells, white cells and platelets in the blood. It provides a broad overview of the blood.

Why it is tested

A full blood count is one of the most common blood tests, used in general health assessment and to investigate a wide range of symptoms. It is included in the FBC panel and many comprehensive panels.

Tests that include Full Blood Count at The Vesey

Guide prices are read from the current Vesey catalogue and confirmed at booking.

Full Blood Count (FBC)

Guide price from £144

Lipids and HbA1c

Guide price from £149

Basic Screen

Guide price from £153

Inflammation

Guide price from £157

Acute Medical Panel 1

Guide price from £168

Acute Medical Panel 2

Guide price from £180

22 further Vesey panels include Full Blood Count. See all blood test panels →

Related biomarkers

Other markers in the full blood count group:

Frequently asked questions

What does a full blood count include?

It includes measures such as haemoglobin, white blood cell count and platelet count, among others. The individual components are interpreted together.

Reviewed by Dr Greg Spencer · General Practitioner · Last reviewed 2026-07-07

This page is for general education and information only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a recommendation for any specific test or treatment, and it does not include reference ranges, which are laboratory-dependent and interpreted by a clinician. Guide prices are indicative and confirmed at the time of booking. Always discuss your health and any test results with a qualified clinician. In an emergency call 999; for urgent non-emergency advice call NHS 111.

Private blood testing in Sutton Coldfield

Clinician-reviewed results. No GP referral needed.

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