Full Blood Count
Also known as: FBC
Related tests: Haemoglobin, Haematocrit, Red blood cell (RBC) count, White blood cell (WBC) count, White blood cell differential count, Platelet count
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To determine general health status and to screen for a variety of disorders, such as anaemia and infection, as well as nutritional status and exposure to toxic substances
When to Get Tested?
As part of a routine medical exam or as determined by your doctor
Sample Required?
A blood sample taken from a vein in the arm or a finger-prick or heel-prick (newborns)
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