Full Blood Count

Test information: Commonly requested as part of a general screen in a patient who is unwell to screen for a variety of disorders, such as anaemia and infection, inflammation nutritional status and bleeding. Provides important information about the kinds and numbers of cells in the blood: red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Purple Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Purple Top Microtainer BD;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

White cell count - MALE - 3.7 - 9.5
White cell count - FEMALE - 3.9 - 11.1
Haemoglobin - MALE - 133-167
Haemoglobin - FEMALE - 118-148
Platelets - 150-400
Red blood cells - MALE - 0.39-0.50
Red blood cells - FEMALE - 0.36-0.44
MCV - 77-98
MCH - 27.3-32.6
MCHC - 316-349
WBC - Neutrophils - 1.7-7.5
WBC - Lymphocytes - 1.0-3.2
WBC - Monocytes - 0.2-0.6
WBC - Eosinophils - 0.03-0.46

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

Testing is available outside normal laboratory hours.

If you have any queries about a test or results interpretation please contact us.