Laboratory Information
Test Name
Comment on blood film
External Price (excl. GST)
9.92
Specimen Collection
Pre Testing Requirements
A CBC with differential is an essential component of this test. Please ensure one is ordered at time of collection.
Adult Specimen
4 mL EDTA tube, or unstained blood film.
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
