Availability: Bilbao / Bilbo
Full blood count with 5-part differential Bilbao
This page provides the practical information needed to have this test at the Askabide centre in Bilbao. It measures red cells, white cells and platelets and includes an automated five-part white-cell differential. It may be used in general checks, anaemia, infection assessment or pre-operative testing.
Usual sampleVenous blood in an EDTA tube.
Initial preparationUsually not required; fasting may be requested when combined with other tests.
Indicative turnaroundAnalytical phase in minutes; often same day after quality checks and validation.
PathwayAt Askabide
Bilbao / Bilbo
What you should know
It measures red cells, white cells and platelets and includes an automated five-part white-cell differential. It may be used in general checks, anaemia, infection assessment or pre-operative testing.
Availability, sample type, preparation and turnaround time must be confirmed before attending.
Practical information for Bilbao
WhereEuskalduna kalea 10, 1.º A, 48008 Bilbao / Bilbo
AppointmentPhone or WhatsApp
ReportBy email after review and validation
General opening hoursL–V · 09:00–19:00
Before coming to the laboratory
- Appointments are arranged directly by phone or WhatsApp so that the test, preparation and availability can be confirmed.
- It depends on the test. Do not fast or stop medication unless a healthcare professional or the laboratory tells you to do so.
- Identification, the medical request if you have one, and any information requested by the centre.
- Ask first. The container, collection time and transport conditions depend on the test.