A Full Blood Count (FBC) comprising haemoglobin, red cell count, haematocrit, red cell indicies (MCV, MCH & MCHC), total white cell count with differential and platelet count is generated by automated equipment from a single blood sample. If the full blood count results are abnormal or there is a specific indication on the request form, a blood film will be stained and examined microscopically.
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Please note;
- samples should be delivered to Specimen Reception at the earliest opportunity.
- clotted samples can not be processed.
- if venepuncture is difficult, or if the blood is not mixed rapidly with the anticoagulant, microclots may occur resulting ina falsely elevated low platelet count.
- the age of the sample and incorrect storage conditions can affect results.
Assay Limitations:
The analyser linearity limits are set in the table below:
Possible sample interferences if the following are present: