Complete Blood Count

Test Information

Test Name

Synonyms

CBC; Full Blood Count; FBC; Haemoglobin, Hb, Hct, haematocrit, Differentials, WBC, Platelets, Thrombo Exact tube; RDW; ANC; Absolute neutrophil Count; MCHC; RBC

Department

Haematology

Price

$30.00

Price Disclaimer

Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

EDTA (Whole blood)

Testing Location

All

Turn Around Time

1 day

Collection Information

Patient Requestable

Yes

Processing Information

Registration Code

CBC

Part of Group

Antenatal Screen (Initial); Antenantal Screen (Subsequent); Coagulation Screen; Immigration Screen

Notes

Whole blood required. Do not centrifuge. Must be tested within 24 hours
Type "FILM" in clinical details if blood film examination requested
If RDW, RBC, MCHC required, please request specifically. Type "LOOK" in clinical details if requested.
If Thromboexact tube taken for platelet count - Specimen Services to hand deliver to Haematology.

Methodology

Sample Storage

Fridge

Sample Stability

48 Hours

Interpretations

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