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Full Blood Profile

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What is the full blood profile?

This test provides valuable information about a person’s overall health and helps diagnose a wide range of conditions. By analysing all these parameters your GP can identify conditions such as anaemia, infections, bleeding disorders and various other blood – related abnormalities.

What is being tested?

A biomarker is a biological measure which can be tested to indicate
an individual's health status and can be monitored to create appropriate health plans and treatments.

  1. White Blood Cells (WBC)
  2. Red Blood Cells (RBC)
  3. Haemoglobin (HGB)
  4. Haematocrit (HCT)
  5. Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)
  6. Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin (MCH)
  7. Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
  8. Platelet Count (PLT)
  9. Lymphocyte Count (LYM)
  10. Mixed Cell Count (MXD)
  11. Neutrophil Count (NEUT)
  12. Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW-SD)
  13. Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW-CV)
  14. Platelet Distribution Width (PDW)

Symptoms you may be feeling?

The symptoms below can indicate abnormal levels in the biomarkers found in the Comprehensive Metabolic profile.


  1. Extreme fatigue
  2. Weakness
  3. Headache
  4. Dizziness or lightheadedness
  5. Cold hands and feet

How is the blood collected?

  1. 1 Purple EDTA Microtainer
  1. The healthcare professional will take down your details and confirm your blood test of choice.
  2. Using our finger-prick lancets, you will be told to prick the corner of your finger allowing your blood to drop easily into the tube.
  3. Once you have filled the required tubes, the healthcare professional will provide you with a plaster.
  4. Your sample will be processed and you will receive your results online or through your chosen clinic within 48 hours.

Found the test you need?

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enquiries@vertexlabdiagnostics.co.uk

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