what does a fbc blood test check for
Full blood count. A full blood count, or FBC, is a very common blood test. Doctors use this to check a person's general health as well as screening for specific conditions, such as anaemia.The number of red cells, white cells and platelets in the blood are checked.Red cells carry oxygen around the body and haemoglobin makes up part of the red cells.he results of the full blood count test will be known quickly, or in a few days, depending on the urgency of the test. Results may be given to doctors in hospital for day case patients or people admitted to wards, or may be sent to the GP who arranged the test.