Film, Blood

Overview
Department	Haematology
Test Code
Synonyms	CBC   Peripheral blood smear
Base Lab Availability	Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours
Hawera Lab Availability	Monday - Friday, 8am to 4 30pm
Turnaround Time	1 - 24 hrs
Stability – Add test	6 hrs
Specimen Requirements
Specimen	Whole blood
Preferred	4 mL EDTA (K2E) Purple-Top
Acceptable
Unacceptable	Clotted samples Samples older than 6 hours
Specimen Transportation
Paediatric Requirements	0.5 mL EDTA Microtainer
Aliquot Requirements
Sample
Preferred Volume
Minimum Volume
Aliquot Transportation
Clinical Information
Reference Intervals	Interpretive comments reported if necessary.
Test Method
Advanced Notice	Advise laboratory if urgent
Patient Preparation	Not required
Comments
Includes CBC.   Please supply relevant clinical details.

Owner	Craig Mabbett (Mabbett1)
Last reviewed	03.10.2025
Next review	03.10.2026 (Due soon)