Film, Blood
Tests:Film, Blood
Overview | |
|---|---|
| Department | Haematology |
| Test Code | |
| Synonyms | CBC
Peripheral blood smear |
| Turnaround Time | 1 - 24 hrs |
| Stability – Add test | 6 hrs |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen Type | Whole blood |
| Specimen Transportation | |
| Preferred | 4 mL EDTA (K2E) Purple-Top |
| Acceptable | |
| Unacceptable | |
| Paediatric Requirements | 0.5 mL microcollect Pink-Top EDTA |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample Type | |
| 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.
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