Film Review

Pathology category

Haematology

Code

FR

Referral code

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Standard

Test information

Performed according to specific request or a requirement for further investigation/verification of full blood count results.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Blood films should be made as soon as possible as prolonged storage will result in significant morphological changes.

Reference range

Diagnostic

Tube type

Tube type info

4ml purple top EDTA

Special requirements

Films should not be greater than 24 hours post sample collection

Minimum volume

Usually added to FBC sample if indicated by results

Assay frequency

Routine

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

Urgent Consultant comment requested for both inpatients and outpatients if clinically indicated

TAT Inpatient

24 hours lab - 72 hours if consultant referral required

TAT GP/Outpatient

24 hours lab -72 hours if consultant referral required

Referral lab

local