Blood Film Examination


Test Information

Test Name

Blood Film Examination

Synonyms

Peripheral Blood Smear; Blood Smear; Acanthocytes; Sezary cells; Toxic Ratio

Department

Haematology

Preferred Specimen

EDTA

Testing Location

All

Turn Around Time

1 Day


Collection Information

Patient Requestable

Yes


Processing Information

Registration Code

CBC

Notes

  • Part of CBC
  • Type "Look" in clinical details to alert Haematology department

Methodology

Sample Storage

Fridge

Sample Stability

24 Hours

Interpretations

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