Whole blood EDTA tube
Film must be made within 24 hours of collection-sufficient clinical information must be given with request
To allow microscopic examination of a blood film where the analyser derived FBC is insufficient
In house
Yes
2 hr – STAT films
72 hrs – routine films
Clinical advice is available from the Haematology Medical team (contact RD&E switchboard on 01392 411611)
Specimen Labelling Procedure
8210
