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Full Blood Examination

Ordering information:

The parameters measured will be Hb, WCC, Platelet count, RBC, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC and WBC differential.

Examination of a blood fllm will be performed if indicated by results or requested as film with clinical notes to support request

Alternate names:
FBE, Full Blood, Full Blood Examination
Laboratory:
Haematology
Test Code:
FB
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
EDTA
EDTA - Paediatric		EDTA
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Samples found to have clots cannot be tested
Minimum Adult Volume:
1 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
2 hours
Reference Interval:

Reference Ranges are for adults aged 15 - 99 years.

For all reference rangers including paediatric reference ranges, please contact laboratory (BH = 9895 3473, AN = 9764 6136, MA = 9871 3572)

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW