Full Blood Count · Plymouth
A broad snapshot of your blood health.
Red cells, white cells and platelets in one quick test. Picks up anaemia, infection and bleeding problems. No GP referral needed.
Why test
One of the most useful general tests.
A Full Blood Count shows whether you have enough red cells to carry oxygen, enough white cells to fight infection, and enough platelets to help your blood clot.
Tiredness, repeated infections, easy bruising and bleeding problems can all show up on it. It is also often asked for before surgery.
Good to know
- No fasting needed
- Results the next working day
- Often asked for before surgery
- No GP referral needed
- Prices are on our price list
Choose your test
Choose your test.
The Full Blood Count on its own, or the Anaemia Profile, which adds Iron, B12 and Folate to find the cause of anaemia.
Haemoglobin, red cell count and indices, Platelets and the five white cell types.
22 results. Full Blood Count, complete Iron Studies, Vitamin B12, Folate and High-Sensitivity CRP.
What is measured
What the markers tell us.
| Marker | What it measures | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Haemoglobin | The oxygen-carrying protein in red cells | The main marker of anaemia. Low levels cause tiredness and breathlessness. |
| Red cell count and size (MCV) | How many red cells you have, and how big they are | Small cells suggest low Iron. Large cells suggest low B12 or Folate. |
| White cell count | Your infection-fighting cells, and the five types | High counts often mean infection. Very high or low counts need a closer look. |
| Platelets | Small cells that help blood clot | Low platelets can cause bruising and bleeding. High platelets can raise clotting risk. |
Right here in Plymouth
Local care, close to home.
Your blood test is at Tor Clinical Rooms, 3 Darklake View, Plymouth PL6 7TL. Free parking on site, and easy to reach from the A38.
Who it is for
Worth testing if you have…
- Unexplained tiredness
- Breathlessness
- Repeated infections
- Easy bruising or bleeding
- Before surgery
- Looking pale
- A general health check
- On medicine that affects blood counts
Good to know
Avoid heavy exercise the day before, as it can raise your white cell count for a short time.
Tell us about any recent illness or new medicines.
Your results
What your results mean.
If your Full Blood Count shows anaemia, the next step is finding the cause. Usually that is low Iron, but it can be B12, Folate or blood loss. The Anaemia Profile checks these together.
If your white cells or platelets are outside the range, we explain what it might mean and whether a repeat test or referral makes sense.
Blood tests give information. They do not diagnose a condition on their own. We explain your results in the context of your symptoms, medicines and history.
How it works
Four simple steps.
Book online, by phone on 01752 938102, or by email at Hello@TamarHealth.com.
Book
Pick your test and a time. £25 secures your slot, and the balance is paid in clinic.
Fill in your new patient form
Once you have booked, we send you a form. Tell us which test you want, and share your medical history so we can make sure it is right for you.
Come to the clinic
No fasting needed. The sample takes a few minutes, and free parking is on site.
Get your results
Most results come back the next working day, by email, with a clinician summary in plain English. Anything urgent, we phone you the same day.
Questions people ask
The things people most often ask before booking.
About the test
What is the difference between this and anaemia testing?
A Full Blood Count shows whether you are anaemic, but not usually why. The Anaemia Profile adds Iron, B12 and Folate to find the cause.
Why is it done before surgery?
It checks you have enough haemoglobin to cope with blood loss, and enough platelets to clot normally.
How often should I have one?
With no symptoms and normal results before, every 1 to 3 years as part of a health check is reasonable. If you are being treated for anaemia, repeat tests show whether treatment is working.
What our patients say
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Book your blood test
No GP referral needed. Most results the next working day.