BLOOD TESTS
Full Blood Count Test in Fulham
A private full blood count test in Fulham with GP oversight, clear explanation of your results, and practical next steps if the test points towards anaemia, infection, inflammation or another cause of feeling unwell.
TESTING
GP-Led
Full blood count testing with clinical interpretation
RESULTS
Clear Next Steps
Understand what the result may mean in context
A full blood count is one of the most commonly requested blood tests because it can give useful clues surprisingly quickly. When patients feel tired, run down, dizzy, repeatedly unwell, or just not quite themselves, it is often one of the most sensible places to start.
At Basuto Medical Centre, we provide private full blood count tests in Fulham for patients who want quicker answers, GP interpretation, and a clearer understanding of whether the result points towards anaemia, infection, inflammation or another explanation for their symptoms.
Whether you are investigating fatigue, checking for anaemia, following up on a previous result, or using the test as part of a wider health review, we aim to make the process straightforward from the first appointment.
About the Appointment
GP-Led Full Blood Count Testing
Some patients book because they have been feeling unusually tired or weak and want to rule out anaemia. Others have been getting repeated infections, feel generally run down, or have symptoms that are broad enough to need a sensible starting point. The appointment is about understanding why the test is being done, what the result may or may not explain, and whether the next step is reassurance, further investigation, repeat testing or treatment.
A full blood count can sit within wider blood tests, health screening, health checks and private GP care. That matters because an abnormal full blood count is rarely the end of the story. It is often the clue that helps decide the next step.
PRICING
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Pay as you go at £150 per consultation, or save with a membership plan.
Pay As You Go
£150
per consultation
✓ 30-minute GP consultation
✓ Prescription included
✓ Referral letter included
✓ No commitment
Adult Membership
£85/month
per month
✓ 10 GP appointments/year
✓ Priority same-day booking
✓ All prescriptions included
✓ Named doctor continuity
Your Appointment
What happens at a full blood count appointment?
A good full blood count appointment should feel straightforward, useful and clear.
At the start of the consultation, your doctor will usually talk through your symptoms, how long they have been happening, whether there is any history of anaemia, heavy periods, recurrent infection, dietary concerns, previous abnormal tests or wider health issues that may affect the blood count.
Once results are back, your doctor reviews them with you and explains what they mean in plain language. That may include reassurance, repeat testing, iron studies, broader investigation, treatment or monitoring depending on the pattern of the result and the symptoms.
What matters is that you leave with a clearer understanding of whether the blood count explains anything useful and what should happen next.
When Patients Book
Why people come in for a full blood count
A full blood count is often one of the first blood tests used when symptoms are real but not yet clearly explained. It can be a very useful starting point, especially when tiredness or general malaise is part of the picture.
- Tiredness or low energy
- Dizziness or feeling faint
- Concern about anaemia
- Repeated infections or feeling generally run down
- Unexplained weakness or breathlessness
- Follow-up of a previous abnormal blood result
- Part of a broader health check or symptom-led review
Wider Context
When the result needs more context
One of the main reasons GP oversight matters is that a full blood count result often leads to another useful question. If anaemia is suspected, why might that be? If the white cells are raised, does that fit with symptoms or recent illness? If the result is only slightly off, is it meaningful or something to watch?
That is why a full blood count often links naturally with blood tests, thyroid testing, iron studies, vitamin testing, women’s health, men’s health and wider private GP review where appropriate. The value of the appointment is not just getting the result. It is knowing whether the result actually changes the next step.
Same-day appointments available. Book online or call 020 7736 7557.
Patient Reviews
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“It’s a great friendly practice and the GP has an extremely friendly approach and gives you plenty of her time and is excellent with diagnosis. It has a warm friendly atmosphere.”
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“Thorough and considered consultation with the doctor who gave me plenty of time and attention and treated a number of different ailments. I was phoned back later the same day by the doctor as a follow-up. I have been using Basuto Medical Centre for years, they are an excellent medical practice.”
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“I called at 5.15pm, in pain and knowing that I needed antibiotics. In five minutes the receptionist had spoken to the doctor and she called me back for a telephone consultation. By 6pm I had picked up my filled prescription. I simply could not have asked for better service.”
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YOUR DOCTORS
Clinical Team
Care led by experienced GMC-registered GPs. Committed to provide thorough care and clear clinical decision-making.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
What does a full blood count test check?
A full blood count looks at the different cells in the blood and can help assess whether there may be anaemia, infection, inflammation or another clue to explain symptoms.
Do I need a GP consultation first?
Usually, yes. A GP consultation helps make sure the test is being used in the right context and that the result is interpreted properly.
Can a full blood count be part of a wider health review?
Yes. A full blood count is often most useful when looked at alongside other markers through blood tests, health checks or health screening.
What happens if my result is abnormal?
Your GP will explain what the result may mean and whether the next step is reassurance, repeat testing, iron studies, broader bloods, treatment or monitoring.
Can this help investigate fatigue?
Yes. A full blood count is often one of the first useful tests when someone feels tired, weak or generally run down.
Do I need to register with the practice first?
No. You do not need to register with us to book a private full blood count test, and you can still keep your NHS GP.
Can a full blood count diagnose everything on its own?
No. It is often a very useful starting point, but sometimes it leads to broader investigation rather than giving the whole answer on its own.
How do I book?
You can book online or call 020 7736 7557 to arrange your appointment.
CONDITIONS & CONCERNS
What we can help with
Private GP appointments cover the full range of general practice. You do not need to know what is wrong — if something is worrying you, that is reason enough to book.
Women’s Health
Menopause and HRT, contraception, cervical screening, fertility, pregnancy.
Men’s Health
Testosterone, erectile dysfunction, cardiovascular risk, prostate symptoms.
Children & Families
Paediatric consultations, vaccines, childhood infections, newborn checks.
Mental Health
Anxiety, depression, stress, burnout — GP assessment with integrated counselling.
Travel & Vaccines
Travel health, vaccinations, antimalarial prescriptions, fit-to-fly letters.
FIND US
Basuto Medical Centre
29 Basuto Road, London, SW6 4BJ
3-minute walk from Parsons Green station (District line)
Mon–Fri: 9am–6pm
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