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Blood film
EDTA
| Test | Blood film |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | FILM |
| Profile | FBC added on the same sample |
| Clinical Indication | Examination of a fixed and stained blood film can be an essential part of a Haematological investigation. A blood film will be assessed by the laboratory on request, or if results or clinical details warrant further investigation. |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample Type | EDTA |
| Minimum Volume | 1 x 3 mL (adult) 1 x 0.5 mL (paed) (can be shared with a FBC sample) |
| Special Precautions | |
| Stability | 4-6 hours |
| Turnaround Time | 2 hours (urgent) 3 days (routine) |
| Laboratory | York & Scarborough Hospital |
| Reference Interval | N/A |
| Limitations | Aged samples will be unsuitable for film examination due to cellular degeneration caused by EDTA. |
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