Full Blood Count (FBC)
From £144 · Results within 24–48 hours · Open 7 days
About this test
The full blood count (FBC) is one of the most commonly requested blood tests in clinical practice, providing a detailed analysis of all major blood cell types. It measures red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, haemoglobin, and derived indices that together reflect the health of the bone marrow, immune system, oxygen-carrying capacity, and clotting function. Abnormalities in any component can indicate conditions ranging from anaemia and infection to inflammatory disease and haematological malignancy.
Note: Includes haemoglobin, haematocrit, red blood cell count, MCV, MCH, MCHC, white blood cell count with five-part differential (neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils), and platelet count.
What this test can detect
- Anaemia — low haemoglobin and red blood cell indices indicating iron, B12, or folate deficiency, or chronic disease
- Infection and inflammation — elevated white blood cell count with differential indicating bacterial, viral, or allergic cause
- Thrombocytopenia or thrombocytosis — abnormal platelet counts affecting clotting risk
- Polycythaemia — elevated red cell mass, associated with dehydration or haematological conditions
- Leucopenia — low white cell count, associated with viral infection, bone marrow suppression, or autoimmune disease
Who should have this test?
- Anyone experiencing persistent fatigue, breathlessness, or pallor
- Individuals with recurrent infections or prolonged illness
- Those with unexplained bruising or bleeding
- As part of a routine health screen or pre-operative assessment
- Individuals on medications affecting bone marrow or immune function
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Open 7 days · 8am–8pm · Unit 3, The Courtyard, Sutton Coldfield B75 7BU · Free parking · CQC-regulated · Results in 24–48 hours
Getting this blood test at The Vesey
The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield provides private blood testing without the delays and referral requirements of NHS pathways. Appointments are available same-week, results are typically returned within 24 to 48 hours, and our clinical team reviews every result before issuing a report — ensuring any abnormalities are flagged with appropriate guidance on next steps.
No GP referral is required. Book directly online or by calling 0121 387 3727.
Why choose The Vesey for private blood tests?
- Same-week appointments — results typically within 24 to 48 hours, not weeks
- Clinician-reviewed results — abnormalities are flagged with guidance, not just a raw number
- Open 7 days including Sundays — 8am to 8pm with no weekend surcharge
- No referral needed — book directly online or by calling 0121 387 3727
- CQC-regulated — rated 4.87 out of 5 from 700+ independently verified Doctify reviews
- Free on-site parking — immediately outside the clinic, serving Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Walsall, Tamworth, and the wider West Midlands
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The Vesey · Sutton Coldfield · Open 7 days 8am–8pm · From £144