Full blood count
The FBC is used as a broad screening test to check for disorders such as anaemia, infection and other diseases. It is a panel of tests that examines different parts of the blood including Hb, Red Blood Cell parameters, White Blood count including differential and platelets.
| Tube | 03 (EB) - EDTA Blood |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0055 |
| Additional Information | FBC is not suitable for add-on testing (fresh sample required) |
| Turn Around | A&E: 1 hour Day Case: 4 Hours In-Patient: 6 Hours Out-Patient: 24 Hours GP: 24 Hours |
| Send to | Blood Sciences Cross Site |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Collection Con | Minimum Volume - one full 3ml EDTA or full paediatric tube A separate EDTA blood sample is required if HbA1c, PTH, PV or ESR is also requested. Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Blood Sciences Refernce ranges available through the useful information and links page:https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/ |
| Telepath | LF (FBC2L, RES1L), JF (FBC2J, RES1J) |
| ICE Codes | LFBC JFBC |
