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: [email protected].
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.
The preferred EDTA tube type for paediatric FBC is the KCM002 EDTA Microtainer:
The department is still able to accept KFK209 1.3ml EDTA screw top tubes, but this MUST be a completely full tube for the laboratory to be able to successfully report results.
Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements.
Sample REQ
Blood