Biochemistry & Haematology Profile in Croydon

What it measures

• Full blood count
• Haemoglobin
• Haematocrit
• Red blood cell count
• White blood cell count
• White cell differential
• Platelets
• Essential biochemistry markers

Who it’s for

• Feeling generally unwell or run down for weeks
• Recurring infections or slow recovery from illness
• A baseline before a new training plan, diet or job
• Wanting more detail than a basic full blood count

What the white cell differential adds

White blood cells come in five types: neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils and basophils. Each rises for different reasons. Neutrophils often go up with bacterial infections, lymphocytes with viral infections, and eosinophils with allergies, asthma and some parasites. Splitting your white cells into these groups gives a much clearer picture than a single total.

FBC, this profile or a Well Person check?

If you mainly want to rule out anaemia, the Full Blood Count (£70) may be enough. This profile suits you if you’ve been unwell and want more detail on your blood. If you’d also like cholesterol, diabetes, kidney and liver checks, the Well Person Profile (£173.50) covers far more in one sample.

How to prepare

• Drink a couple of glasses of water beforehand: it makes the sample quicker and easier to take.
• No fasting needed. Eat and drink as normal.

How it works at our Croydon clinic

1. Book online

   Choose your test and a time that suits you. No GP referral needed.

2. A 15-minute visit

   A trained clinician takes a small blood sample at 169 Shirley Road, Croydon. Tell us if you’re nervous.

3. Results in 1–3 days

   A clear report showing each result against its reference range.

4. Next steps

   Share your report with your GP, who can arrange NHS follow-up if anything needs it.

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