Examination of a fixed and stained blood film can be an essential part of a haematological investigation.
Tube
03 (EB) – EDTA Blood
Additional information
Aged samples will be unsuitable for film examination due to cellular degeneration caused by EDTA. Maximum acceptable time for add on requests: Inpatient = 8 hours, Outpatient/GP = upto 24 hours but this may compromise the report.
Turn around
A&E: 2 hours
Day Case: 24 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: [email protected].
Collection Con
Minimum Volume – one full 3ml EDTA or full paediatric tube
Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements.
Sample REQ
Blood