What does the Full CBC Test detect?
In a home sample test kit, we provide information on red Blood cells, white cells, and platelets, including a 5-part differential: Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, and Basophils.
Why get a Complete Blood Count done?
Your FBC Sampling Home Kit can also be completed at a London Clinic, which helps doctors diagnose, monitor, and screen various diseases, infections, and disorders, such as anaemia or leukaemia.
Your doctor may regularly recommend a full profile as a routine medical examination to monitor your general health.
What does it include?
16 BioMarkers:
- Haematocrit (HCT): volume percentage of red cells.
- Haemoglobin carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
- MCH (Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin): average haemoglobin in one of your red cells.
- MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration): haemoglobin concentration in a given volume of a packed red cell.
- MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume): average volume of a red corpuscle.
- RDW-CV: range of red cell volume variations in percentage.
- RDW-SD: range of red cell volume variations in femtoliters.
- Red Cell Cnt (RBC): how many red cells do you have?
- White Cell Cnt (WBC): how many white cells do you have?
- Basophils: protect your body from bacteria.
- Eosinophils combat parasites and certain infections.
- Lymphocytes fight bacterial and viral infections.
- Monocytes: remove dead or damaged cells.
- Neutrophils fight your body’s infections.
- MPV (Mean Platelet Volume) indicates the production of the fragmented cells of your bone marrow.
- Platelet Cnt: measures how many platelets you have.
How does it work?
Order your kit online and once it arrive collect your sample at home.
Then, drop off the CBC Kit in the morning to the Royal Mail Red Street Box. Use the Track24/48 Return Label to the Lab.
Lastly, once your results are ready, we will send you an email with your Result. Also you can view the report in your Dashboard.
When do I get the results?
The target turnaround time is 1 working day from receiving the sample in the Laboratory. A while-you-wait service with £50 upgrade is available.
Also, please take your sample from Monday to Thursday to avoid delivery delays by Royal Mail.
Why Choose Us?
- The Latest laboratory Technology
- Deal Direct Laboratory Best Prices
- Deal Direct Laboratory Best Support
- Pre-Paid Royal Mail Tracked 24/48, Return to Lab Label included.
- Result Certificate Issued by Confidential Email (No SMS)
- MHRA Registered IVD Devices
- Support via WhatsApp during business hours
Sample Management
Make sure the sample is done properly. Therefore, follow your CBC instructions. Or invalid results can occur. Sample management rules must be followed. So, please follow our guidelines.
Therefore, ask your FBC centre, which provides services, if the issue results via text or email. Also, most prefer email as it’s more confidential. And these home products are of great value. But you can visit your local centre to make some price comparisons.
What are the Home User Instructions?
Please take your blood count CBC sample in the morning, at least one hour before taking any medication.
So, when you collect your sample, try the following tips:
Also, any waiting time is bad for your sample. So, importantly, your sample must arrive in good condition at the laboratory. If not, then the sample needs to be disposed of.
What are the Common Questions?
1. What is this?
- A Complete Blood Count is a common exam that helps evaluate overall health and detect various disorders, including anaemia and infection.
2. Why is used?
- An FBC is performed to assess overall health, diagnose a medical condition, monitor a medical condition, or monitor medical treatments.
3. What does it measure?
- A CBC Full Count measures several components of your blood, including red cells, white cells, haemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets.
4. How should I prepare for the exam?
- No special preparation is usually necessary. However, some medications can affect your results, so inform your doctor about any drugs you are taking.
5. Is fasting required before the exam?
- Fasting is not typically required. Your doctor will inform you if any special preparation is needed.
6. How is it performed?
- A small blood sample is taken from a vein in your arm using a needle. The procedure usually takes less than five minutes. A home sample is performed differently with a finger prick. For more information, check our instructions.
7. Are there any risks associated with the exam?
- The sample method is very safe. You might have slight pain or bruising at the spot where the needle was put in, but most symptoms go away quickly.
8. How long does it take to get results?
- Typically, results are available 1-3 days after we receive the sample.
9. What do the results mean?
- The results can indicate a variety of conditions. For example, a low cell count could suggest anaemia, while a high white cell count might indicate an infection.
10. Can I take the sample at home?
- Yes, at-home kits are available above.
11. What should I do after receiving my results?
- Discuss your results with your doctor. They can provide interpretation and advice on any necessary follow-up steps.
What is the Scientific Data from the Instrument and Reagent Supplier?
Technology Method:
- Auto haematology analyser
Validation-Active Information:
- EQA: N/A
- Inter-laboratory validations
- Yes – Periodic according to the CBC validation schedule
- Yes – Event-triggered- QC/Calibration/New materials/Batch
In range results:
- White Cell: 4.0~11.0 109/L
- Platelets: 150~450 109/L
- Red Cell:
- Females: 3.8~5.8 1012/L
- Males: 4.5~6.5 1012/L
- Mean Cell Volume: 80~100 fL
- Haematocrit:
- Females: 0.37~0.47 L/L
- Males: 0.4~0.52 L/L
- Mean Cell Haemoglobin: 27~32 pg
- Mean Cell Hb Concentration: 320~360g/L
- Neutrophils: 2~7.5 109/L
- Lymphocytes: 1.1~3.6 109/L
- Monocytes: 0.2~0.8 109/L
- Eosinophils: 0.0~0.4 109/L
- Basophils: 0.0~0.20 109/L
- RDW-CV: 10.5~20.5%
- RDW-SD: 42.0~62.0 fL
- Haemoglobin:
- Females: 12.0~17.0 g/dL
- Males: 13~17.5 g/dL
Page Quality Review:
Review Date : 12/06/2024
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Would you like to read a shared Story?
“I need to do a complete blood count right away.” With these words, an inhabitant of Portmeirion, a town of just over 1,800 inhabitants in Penrhyndeudraeth, confidently turned to the pharmacist, whose FBC intervention saved his life.
The protagonist of this story with a happy ending is Olly Robinson, owner of the Roelonds Pharmacy, who tells us how the events unfolded on a quiet Thursday at the end of September.
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Doctor Robon, let’s go in order: what happened on September 24th?
Here in the village, we all know each other a little. I received a phone call from a citizen whom a specialist had already treated for some liver problems: “My doctor told me to get an FBC sample urgently.” Without thinking twice, I opened the pharmacy (it was closing day) and immediately had the patient do the requested analysis; this is a test we normally provide as a service to our customers. The numbers returned by the test were very worrying: haemoglobin at 5, hematocrit at 15 (the normal value is close to 40). In practice, the blood mass available to the patient was almost zero.
We called the specialist who was treating the patient. The situation was truly critical; there was a risk that the patient would not make it. He was very pale, totally powerless; he could barely walk and struggled to speak. His heart was beating, but very little blood was circulating, and oxygen was reaching the organs and tissues. The rescuers and the specialist opted for a trip to the emergency room of the Lansei hospital, about 40 minutes away. Along the way, the specialist called the patient every 15 minutes to update him on his condition. When he arrived at the hospital, seeing the full CBC blood count report carried out at the pharmacy, the doctors admitted him urgently, and he immediately underwent a transfusion.
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Did we find out what this lack of circulation was due to?
After stabilizing him, the hospital doctors carried out several checks and were able to ascertain the presence of ongoing gastrointestinal bleeding.
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Do you have any news on how the patient is now?
I know he’s stabilized. However, he had to undergo several transfusions. From what I’m told, he received five bags.
In short, we can say that if it hadn’t been for you to open the pharmacy on the day off and, above all, be able to have the Complete count done, the story would have had a different epilogue… Do you feel like a bit of a hero?
Let’s talk about rural pharmacies.
Like the one I work in, they are a real point of reference for the health of citizens far from large population centres where they can turn to other healthcare facilities. Furthermore, the timeliness and reliability of an important analysis are an added value for the pharmacy. As for being a hero… well, there are other heroes. Certainly, social cohesion and civic solidarity – and the pharmacy represents a fundamental player – allow us to deal with small and large problems. After all, stories of health emergencies in remote places are not that rare.
I remember, not long ago, a patient for whom I did an ECG (electrocardiogram), which showed a heart rate of 30 beats per minute. We managed to get her to the hospital quickly. She had an atrioventricular block. She was implanted with a pacemaker to avoid cardiac arrest. I can also mention another case in which an ECG taken during the night revealed an ongoing heart attack in an elderly patient. Another provincial CBC story with a happy ending.
Shipping and Return Policies
Appointment:
Missed appointments or cancellations less than 24 hours prior are not entitled to refunds. Rescheduling is possible but not guaranteed. Please contact the customer service prior to the appointment time to discuss cost and availability options.
Shipping & Return:
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To Qualify for any return, the product must be in the same condition as when you received it. Not used, not opened, unworn, in its original packaging. You will also need to send it to us with the receipt or proof of purchase.
Please return to: Medicines by MailBox, 89 Falcon Rd, London. SW11 2PF
You can read our full return policy here:
https://medicinesbymailbox.co.uk/return-policy/
We offer next day delivery; however courier delivery times are out of our control. We are unable to offer refunds for any late deliveries. But you will receive courier tracking information once your order has been dispatched. And orders placed by 1pm are dispatched on the same day.
What is the Shipping and Return Policy?
Firstly, we have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
However, to Qualify for a CBC Kit product return, the item must be in the same condition as when you received it. It must be unworn, not used, and in its original packaging. You will also need to send it to us with the receipt or proof of purchase.
So, please return to Medicines Online, 89 Falcon Rd, London. SW11 2PF
Finally, you can read our full return policy here:
https://ascotpharmacy.co.uk/return-policy/
Also, note that we offer next-day delivery on our kits; courier delivery times are out of our control. However, we cannot refund any late deliveries from Royal Mail unless they are more than 7 days late. However, you will receive courier tracking information once your order has been dispatched. Finally, orders placed by 1 pm are posted or couriered on the same day. Furthermore, we guarantee it will be faster and cheaper than Superdrug.
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MHRA Registration Number: 10271 – Unistik Lancet
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Review Date : 23/01/2024
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Yuria –
The test is simple to do and the results are easy to read. It’s a great way to keep track of my health without the hassle of going to a clinic.
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The results are fast and I feel empowered to track my health regularly. This has made managing my condition so much easier.
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The tests are accurate and I get results quickly, which is key for maintaining my performance!
Thomas K. –
It was great to get a full overview of my health from the comfort of home! I received my results within a few days.
Christopher F. –
The kit I received had a small issue, but customer service resolved it quickly. Good experience overall!
Ashani S. –
The instructions were clear, and the process was simple. There is no need to go to a lab!
Antonio –
It was easy to use, I panicked at first but then I saw that it’s easy and all was good.
Alessandro V. –
Blood tests are such an effective way to stay on top of your health. I do them every year as part of my check-up and it’s helped me catch early signs of potential health issues.
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It was super easy to do and I got the results quickly. Definitely a great option for anyone looking to stay on top of their health.
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The customer support team was fantastic and they answered all my questions and ensured I was comfortable with the process.
Risto –
It was easy to follow the instructions, but the results were delayed. Overall was good.
Jim J. –
I recently used this blood test kit for a general health check-up, and I was very impressed with how easy it was to use
John P. –
It was much cheaper than going to the lab for the same test and I could take it from the comfort of my own home. I would definitely use this service again.
Jolie G. –
The finger prick was quick and the test didn’t take much effort. My results came in just a few days and it was simple to interpret online.
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I understand some delays are possible, but I was hoping for faster results. Still, it was a good option for an at home testing.
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I was able to take the test and get results in just a few days. It’s been a great way to stay on top of my health.
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The home kit was good, but then I found out that they do in clinic tests as well. I will use that service for next time as it’s easier for me!
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They’ve been very helpful to me. Answered to all my questions and had a very nice chat with someone who explained me more about the importance of testing regularly.
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I’ve used a home blood test kit several times and every experience has been excellent.
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It was so easy to use and gave me a comprehensive overview of my blood markers.
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I was nervous about the finger prick, but it was actually very simple and painless.
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They were very quick with everything and very helpful in answering all my questions. Thank you.
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The finger prick was practically painless and the whole process took no time at all. The instructions were simple to follow and I felt confident about how to collect the sample.
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The process is smooth and I receive my results in a timely manner, which helps me keep my condition in check.
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Julia G. –
Very good. Thank you!
JJ –
The results took a few days, but I liked having control over when and where I took the test.
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy and painless the whole process was. I recommend it
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I was excited to try a home blood test, but the results took longer than expected—almost a week!
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My results were available online soon after I sent the test to the lab and I was able to follow up with my doctor to discuss them. Was great!
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The home blood test was easy to use, but I struggled with the instructions a bit. Some parts weren’t very clear, especially when it came to collecting the sample. Once I figured it out though, the test was fine and I got my results online within a few days.
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The customer service for the home test was excellent. I had a question about the process and they were very responsive and helpful.
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The results provide important information and I can stay proactive with my health choices. It’s reassuring to know where I stand and it’s quick and easy.
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The blood test was easy to use and the results came back quickly.
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The quality of the results is excellent comparable to tests at a doctor’s office. I appreciate the privacy and ease of doing it from home.
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I love that I can do it at my own pace and from the comfort of my home. The process was quick and the results were detailed and accurate.
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I received my results in just two days, which allowed me to make timely decisions about my health. I recommend it.
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Customer service helped with some questions and the process of doing the test was easy. Thanks!
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I got my order after 5 days. They explained it was because of Royal Mail. Results were fine
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