What does FBC mean on a blood test?

FBC stands for Full Blood Count. It measures your red blood cells (haemoglobin, haematocrit), white blood cells (immune system), and platelets (clotting). It's one of the most common blood tests ordered by GPs and is used to check for anaemia, infection, inflammation, and blood disorders.

eGFR stands for Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate. It measures how well your kidneys are filtering waste from your blood. A normal eGFR is above 90. Below 60 may indicate chronic kidney disease. It's calculated from your creatinine blood test, age, and sex.

HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) measures your average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months. Normal is below 42 mmol/mol (6.0%). Pre-diabetes is 42-47 mmol/mol (6.0-6.4%). Diabetes is diagnosed at 48 mmol/mol (6.5%) or above. It's the main monitoring test for diabetes.

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📋 Source: Reference ranges based on RCPA and major Australian pathology providers. Ranges vary between laboratories — always check the reference range printed on your results.
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