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Test Code PBF Blood Film

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Volume: 3mL
Minimum Volume: 1.5mL
Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen to laboratory immediately.

Reference Interval

Clinical interpretive report will be provided.

Days and Times Performed

Monday through Sunday, TAT 5 days

Methodology

Microscopy

Service Code

12011

Update

Last updated 18/03/2016

Unacceptable Condition

Haemolysis NA
Icterus NA
Lipaemic NA
Others Clotted or insufficient reject

 

Specimen Stability

 **Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH**

 

Specimen Type Whole Blood
Ambient 4 hours
Refrigerate 8 hours
Frozen NA

 

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Haematology, 67725354

Alias

Blood Film
Morphologic Review

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