Full Blood Count Blood Test Marylebone
From 1 October 2026 — until then book at South Kensington or St Paul's. South Kensington · St Paul's
£56
+ £50 phlebotomy fee (per visit)
+ £50 phlebotomy (per visit)
Confidential Results
Secure online portal
Fast Results
1 day"
Professional Service
Experienced phlebotomists
Wimpole Street, Marylebone (opening 1 October 2026)
Opening hours from 1 October 2026
- Monday
- 9am – 6pm
- Tuesday
- 9am – 8pm
- Wednesday
- 9am – 6pm
- Thursday
- 9am – 8pm
- Friday
- 8am – 5pm
- Saturday
- 10am – 4pm
- Sunday
- Closed
- Bond Street — about 6 minutes (Central, Jubilee & Elizabeth lines)
- Oxford Circus — about 7 minutes (Central, Bakerloo & Victoria lines)
Wimpole Street, Marylebone
Within the full blood count range at Wimpole Street, the Full Blood Count is the test to consider when the question concerns complete Blood Count, CBC and blood Cells Count. It costs £56, and once the Marylebone clinic opens on 1 October 2026 a nurse or phlebotomist takes the venous blood sample (EDTA), with the laboratory typically reporting in 1 day. Medical services are for patients aged 16 and over, self-referral with no GP referral needed, and the laboratory report is delivered to your secure portal.
Full Blood Count’s place in full blood count testing
- Sample
- venous blood sample (EDTA)
- Laboratory turnaround
- 1 day
- Appointment
- 20 minutes
- Standard price
- £56 + £50 phlebotomy per visit
What Full Blood Count measures
Laboratories file the Full Blood Count under complete Blood Count, CBC and blood Cells Count. The following sections set out how a full blood count test of this kind is measured and read.
A full blood count (FBC) uses an automated analyser to count and size the three cell lines in your blood: red cells and their haemoglobin, white cells broken down into five types, and platelets. Indices such as MCV and MCH describe the average red cell, while a reticulocyte count or blood film examination can be added to look at production and cell appearance. It is one of the most frequently requested tests because so many conditions leave a mark on the blood.
Preparing for your Full Blood Count
- 1No fasting is needed and there is no preferred time of day.
- 2Drink normally beforehand; a good fluid intake makes the venous sample easier to take.
- 3Strenuous exercise in the hours before can raise the white cell count slightly, so a rest day gives a more representative result.
- 4Tell the nurse about any recent illness, as a cold can temporarily alter white cell numbers.
Sample for this test: venous blood sample (EDTA).
Who considers Full Blood Count
- People often consider an FBC if they feel persistently drained and want a broad first look for anaemia or infection.
- Frequent bruising, nosebleeds or gums that bleed easily are reasons to check platelets.
- Recurrent infections or a fever that keeps returning commonly prompt a white cell review.
- It is routinely included in health screens, pre-travel checks and monitoring of many long-term medicines.
- Anyone with a known blood condition, or a family history of one, may want an interval reading.
Understanding your Full Blood Count results
A low haemoglobin with small red cells can indicate iron deficiency, whereas large red cells may point towards B12 or folate shortage, alcohol or thyroid effects. White cell changes are read by type: neutrophils often rise with bacterial infection, lymphocytes with viral illness, eosinophils with allergy or parasites. Platelet counts outside the range, or an unexpected pattern, generally lead to a repeat sample or a blood film before any conclusion is drawn.
Many FBC variations are transient or benign; whether a flagged value needs a repeat, a further test or no action is a question for your GP or a clinician.
Related areas of testing at Wimpole Street: iron and ferritin, vitamin B12 and folate, inflammation markers, clotting and specialist haematology.
Pricing
Full Blood Count
Individual test
Phlebotomy Fee
Blood draw by qualified phlebotomist (per visit)
Total
£106Payment is collected at the clinic. The phlebotomy fee is charged once per visit, regardless of the number of tests booked.
From booking the Full Blood Count to reading your result
- 1
Choose your test
Select the Full Blood Count and any others you want run from the same visit. Until 1 October 2026 the identical test can be booked at South Kensington or St Paul’s.
- 2
Nurse-led sample
From 1 October 2026 the venous blood sample (EDTA) is taken at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone by our nursing team, led by Precious Agbonmamwen, Registered Adult Nurse (NMC 20H1641E). Identity is checked and any preparation questions answered first.
- 3
UKAS-accredited laboratory
The sample travels to a UKAS-accredited partner laboratory, whose methods and reference ranges match those used across the NHS and private sectors.
- 4
Laboratory report to your secure portal
The laboratory report is released to your secure portal — typically from 24 hours; the laboratory quotes 1 day for this test. It shows each value against the reference range and flags anything outside it; discuss the report with your GP or a clinician.
Why test at Wimpole Street
Wimpole Street Medical & Dental opens at 22 Wimpole Street on 1 October 2026. Medical services are for patients aged 16 and over; registration with the CQC is in progress ahead of opening.
Wimpole Street, Marylebone (opening 1 October 2026)
- Bond Street — about 6 minutes (Central, Jubilee & Elizabeth lines)
- Oxford Circus — about 7 minutes (Central, Bakerloo & Victoria lines)
- Self-referral: you choose the test and book directly — no GP referral is needed, and the laboratory report is yours to take to your GP or a clinician.
- Registration with the CQC is in progress ahead of opening; our South Kensington and St Paul’s clinics are CQC registered.
- One standard price applies to everyone — there is no members’ tier at Wimpole Street.
Other tests often considered alongside Full Blood Count
Frequently Asked Questions
A venous blood sample (EDTA). A nurse or phlebotomist collects it at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone from 1 October 2026; the appointment allows time for identity checks and any preparation questions. The laboratory quotes 1 day for this test.
Ready to Book Your Test?
Wimpole Street opens 1 October 2026. Register your interest for the Marylebone diary, or book the same test now at South Kensington or St Paul's.
Important information about the Full Blood Count at Wimpole Street
- Medical services at Wimpole Street Medical & Dental are for patients aged 16 and over.
- This is a self-referral service: you choose the test and book directly — no GP referral is needed.
- Nurse-led by Precious Agbonmamwen, Registered Adult Nurse (NMC 20H1641E), who oversees sample-taking standards, infection control and the patient pathway. The nursing team does not interpret results.
- A laboratory result is not a diagnosis and this page is not a substitute for medical advice. We do not provide clinical interpretation of results — please discuss your report with your GP or a clinician, particularly if a value is flagged or you have symptoms.
- CQC registration for Wimpole Street is in progress ahead of the opening on 1 October 2026; our South Kensington and St Paul’s clinics are CQC registered.
- Your results are held on a secure portal and treated as strictly confidential, except where disclosure is required by law.
- If you are seriously unwell, call 999. For urgent advice that is not an emergency, call NHS 111.
