Test/Investigation
Full Blood Count (FBC)
Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation
JPUH, NNUH, QEH
Indications
Non-Specific test used to identiffy a variety of health conditions such as anaemia, infections and other disorders by assessing the cellular components of Blood.
Comments/Precautions
Sample must be tested within 24 hours of collection
Ideal sample age for accurate results/Maximum acceptable sample age (at the time of analysis)
Within 8 hours; Max 24 hours
Sample type
EDTA
Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD
1 hour/4 hours/24 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
Yes: NNUH