Anaemia Test
£129
Results from this blood test are usually within 48 hours.
Anaemia is a shortage of red blood cells and/or haemoglobin in your blood. It is a common cause of tiredness as it leads to in less oxygen being carried round your body. It can also lead to lack of energy, feeling faint, becoming easily breathless and occasionally to irregular heartbeats.
This anaemia blood test is designed to discover clues in your blood as to why you may be feeling unusually tired or fatigued. It will give you information on several common causes of anaemia. It includes tests for iron levels including ferritin, a full blood count, vitamin B12 and folate (vitamin B9) levels.
What does this Anaemia Blood Test include?
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Full Blood Count (FBC)
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Iron
Total Iron Binding Capacity
Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity
Ferritin
Transferrin Saturation
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Vitamin B12
Folate
How Does It Work?
Step 1: Book your Blood Test
Decide what blood test you want and book an appointment on our online booking system below or over the phone.
Step 2: Get Bloods Taken
A phlebotomist will take a blood sample at our Basingstoke clinic and send it to our partner laboratory for analysis.
Step 3: Receive Results
Your blood test results will be reviewed by a GP and then sent to you via email usually within 2 days.
Blood Tests
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You will your results via email within 48 hours for most of our blood tests.
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Your blood results will be reviewed by a doctor and any abnormalities will be noted on your report. Advise will then given by the doctor on what to next. You can also bring your results to your own GP to have on your personal record.
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No, these results are strictly confidential and they do not automatically go to your own GP. If you want to share them with your own GP then you may do so.
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The day before your appointment we advise you to drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated in preparation for your blood test the next day.
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Our laboratory does not require you to fast before blood tests, however for certain blood tests such as a ‘Hba1c’ (Test for diabetes) you may get more accurate results if you fast. If you have been recommended to fast by a healthcare professional then we would suggest you follow this advise. If you wish to fast for your blood test, do not eat anything for 8-12 hours before your blood test. You are allowed drink water in this time.
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