Test Results For:
Full Blood Count With Platelets
Test Overview
- Test Name
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Full Blood Count With Platelets
- Test Code
- FBC
Short Description
FBC
Test Name
Full Blood Count With Platelets
Test Code
FBC
Category
Haematology-FBC
TAT
Main Lab:
2
Hour(s)
Family Site:
<3hrs, <2hrs
Specimen(s)
1 x Venous blood - 5 mL Tube - Lavender - EDTA Whole Blood
Specimen Type
EDTA Whole Blood
Specimen Format
Tube
Specimen Colour
Lavender
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Sampling Order
4
Origin
Venous blood
Collection Time after baseline
-
Transport Temperature
15-25°C
Accepted Other Specimens
-
TAT
Main Lab:
2
Hour(s)
Family Site:
<3hrs, <2hrs
Test Stability
Room Temp:
12 Hour(s)
2–8°C:
24 Hour(s)
Methodology
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Specimen Type
EDTA Whole Blood
Other Type of Specimen Accepted
-
Delay before pre-treatment
-
Transport temperature
15-25°C
Test stability at room temperature
12 Hour(s)
Test stability at 2–8°C
24 Hour(s)
Haemolysis interference
No
Clinical Interest
This test provides information about the cells in the blood. It can reveal a wide range of pathologies: anaemia, an increase in white blood cells in response to an infection, haematological pathology, coagulation problems and platelet consumption.
Clinical Information Required
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Patient Collection Note
-
LOINC Code
-
Outwork
No