Laboratory Information
Test Name
Comment on blood film
External Price (excl. GST)
9.92
Specimen Collection
Adult Specimen
4 mL EDTA tube, or unstained blood film.
Pre Testing Requirements
A CBC with differential is an essential component of this test. Please ensure one is ordered at time of collection.
Paediatric Specimen
300 uL EDTA microtainer.
Instructions for Referral to Waikato Lab
Aliquot instructions
If referring film from a referral laboratory, please include a copy of the Haematology analyser printout, and any other pertinent laboratory results and clinical findings.
Aliquot Transport
Room temperature
Test Information
Department
Haematology
Test Availability
Mon - Sun, 0800 - 2400
Laboratory Turnaround Time
2 hours
Minimum Volume
300uL in EDTA microtainer or unstained blood film
Electronic Information
Registration Code
FILM
HL7 mapping code
$FILM
