Haematology involves the diagnosis and treatment of patients who have disorders of the blood and bone marrow.
The following tests help to identify possible diseases of the blood and blood components. These include blood and bone marrow cells. Hematological tests can help diagnose Anemia, Infection, Hemophilia, Blood-Clotting Disorders, and Leukemia.
The following blood tests are available below
Full Blood Count (FBC)
A full blood count (FBC) test checks for abnormalities in your blood, such as unusually high or low numbers of blood cells.
This common blood test can help to diagnose a wide range of illnesses, infections and diseases.
Why You should get Tested.
This test is commonly requested as part of a general screening for patients who are unwell.
Screens for a variety of abnormalities and disorders, such as Anaemia and infection, inflammation nutritional status and bleeding.
Sample Required?
A blood sample will be taken from a vein in your arm.
When You should get Tested.
This is usually determined by your doctor who is trying to diagnose or rule out possible conditions.
There are many illnesses which will affect the full blood count (FBC) and the result of such a test may help to make a diagnosis.
Test Preparation
None: You can eat and drink as usual before the test.
Blood Grouping
This test is used to determine your blood type (ABO blood group and RhD type).
A sample of your blood is mixed with antibodies against type A and B blood. Then, the sample is checked to see whether or not the blood cells stick together.
If blood cells stick together, it means the blood reacted with one of the antibodies and that is your blood type.
Why You should get Tested.
This test is commonly requested by patients to determine ABO blood group and RhD type as many GP’s do not routinely check people’s blood groups..
Blood grouping is fast and easy ensuring that you receive the right kind of blood during surgery or after an injury.
Sample Required?
A blood sample will be taken from a vein in your arm.
When You should get Tested.
When you need a transfusion of blood or blood components or when you donate blood at a donation centre.
Pregnant women are commonly tested to determine the risk of Rh incompatibility between the mother and foetus.
Test Preparation
None: You can eat and drink as usual before the test.
Vitamin Profile Blood Test
This profile is to check your Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 and Folate levels. These vitamins are all essential for your health and wellbeing.
Vitamin B12 is very important for those on a plant-based diet. Low levels of Vitamin B12 and Folate can have severe effects on blood and overall health. Vitamin D is very important for anyone living in the UK as many are low in Vitamin D at the end of winter. Low levels can cause a long list of health problems including fatigue, bone & muscle pain, depression and more.
Why You should get Tested.
This test is commonly requested as part of a general screening to help diagnose the cause of anaemia or neuropathy (nerve damage), to evaluate nutritional status in some patients, to monitor effectiveness of treatment for B12 or folate deficiency
Sample Required?
A blood sample will be taken from a vein in your arm.
When You should get Tested.
This is usually determined by your doctor when you have large red blood cells, specifically when you have symptoms of anaemia and/or of neuropathy.
When you are being treated for vitamin B12 or folate deficiency
Test Preparation
None: You can eat and drink as usual before the test.