White Blood Cell Count
Also known as: WBC, White cell count
Not near Sutton Coldfield? Have this blood test anywhere in the UK
We offer blood tests across the UK through our partner network: have your sample taken at The Vesey or at a partner clinic near you, anywhere in the UK and Ireland. A Health Advisor books it for you on a free 15-minute call, and your results come back to The Vesey for our GPs to review.
The white blood cell count measures the number of white cells, which are part of the immune system, in the blood. At The Vesey in Sutton Coldfield, White Blood Cell Count is available within 27 private blood test panels, with clinician-reviewed results. This page is educational and does not replace personalised medical advice.
What White Blood Cell Count measures
The white blood cell count measures the number of white cells, which are part of the immune system, in the blood. It is a component of the full blood count.
Why it is tested
The white blood cell count is measured within the full blood count during general and symptom-related assessment. It appears in FBC and comprehensive panels.
Tests that include White Blood Cell 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 & HbA1c
Guide price from £149
Basic Screen
Guide price from £153
Acute Medical Panel 1
Guide price from £168
Acute Medical Panel 2
Guide price from £180
Long COVID
Guide price from £190
21 further Vesey panels include White Blood Cell Count. See all blood test panels →
Related biomarkers
Other markers in the full blood count group:
Frequently asked questions
What do white blood cells do?
They are part of the body’s immune defences, and their count is reported within the full blood count. It is interpreted with the differential and other values.
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.
Not sure which blood test to book?
Book a free 15-minute video call with one of our Health Advisors. We talk through your symptoms or goals, recommend the right test and book it for you. No charge, no obligation.
Not near Sutton Coldfield? We offer blood tests across the UK through our partner network. This call is how a partner clinic appointment is booked: we complete the paperwork and arrange it for you, anywhere in the UK and Ireland.
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