KatiePink
24-03-16, 23:08
Hi,
I don't often have blood tests. They are terrible for me, my last one was in A&E and i was left with a 6 inch long bruise along my arm and elbow, muscle was tense for two weeks and i couldn't grip anything. Dreadful.
Anyway, can anyone tell me what a full blood count includes? What are the things it checks for and i'm guessing it's a good indicator to see if things are looking 'normal'?
Also are you able to request a certain blood tests, i.e my GP is sending me for one to check my thyroid function again, can i ask for one to check for inflammation in the body or is this included in a full blood count?
Thanks
I don't often have blood tests. They are terrible for me, my last one was in A&E and i was left with a 6 inch long bruise along my arm and elbow, muscle was tense for two weeks and i couldn't grip anything. Dreadful.
Anyway, can anyone tell me what a full blood count includes? What are the things it checks for and i'm guessing it's a good indicator to see if things are looking 'normal'?
Also are you able to request a certain blood tests, i.e my GP is sending me for one to check my thyroid function again, can i ask for one to check for inflammation in the body or is this included in a full blood count?
Thanks