was kostet ein großes blutbild beim hausarzt — which blood markers matter?

A complete blood count (CBC) at a general practitioner in Germany is covered by statutory health insurance if medically indicated. As a self-payer (IGeL), costs typically range from €5 to €15, depending on the lab and practice. The CBC includes: hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cell count, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, white blood cell count, platelet count, and a differential (neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils). These markers have strong evidence for detecting anemia, infection, inflammation, coagulation disorders, and hematologic malignancies. However, a CBC alone is not a comprehensive health check. It provides little information about metabolism, liver/kidney function, or inflammatory markers like CRP. Additional tests (e.g., glucose, lipids, liver enzymes, vitamin status) are often needed for a full assessment. Interpretation must consider clinical context – an isolated borderline value is not necessarily pathological. The evidence for the clinical utility of CBC markers is human-strong, based on decades of clinical practice and guidelines. The cost aspect is a healthcare system issue, not an evidence question.