Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

Pathology staff view

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:

Specimen types:

Blood

Container types:

EDTA
EDTA - Paediatric

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