Full Blood Count (FBC)

Test/Investigation

Full Blood Count (FBC)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

JPUH, NNUH, QEH

Ideal sample age for accurate results/Maximum acceptable sample age (at the time of analysis)

Within 8 hours/24 hours

Sample type

EDTA

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

1 hour/4 hours/8 hours

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

For FBC reference ranges please see Haematology Department Page. Advisory comments, age, sex and analyser specific reference intervals are however included on the laboratory report where appropriate. Further advice can be obtained by contacting the laboratory.

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Y NNUH