Film, Blood

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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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