Full Blood Count
Code:
FBC
Sample Type:
Purple top tube
Ref Ranges/Units:
Refer to individual tests within the Full Blood Count profile:
WBC – White cell count
RBC-Red cell count
HGB-Haemoglobin
HCT-Haematocrit
RDW-Red Cell Distribution Width
MCV-Mean Cell Volume
MCH-Mean Cell Haemoglobin
MCHC-Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration
PLAT-Platelets
NEUTS-Neutrophils
LYMPHS-Lymphocytes
MONO-Monocytes
EOS-Eosinophils
BASO-Basophils
NRBC-Nucleated Red Blood Cells
Turnaround:
Urgent requests < 90 mins Routine requests < 4hours
Special Precautions/Comments:
Additional Information:
Profile comprised of the following tests:
WBC – White cell count
RBC-Red cell count
HGB-Haemoglobin
HCT-Haematocrit
RDW-Red Cell Distribution Width
MCV-Mean Cell Volume
MCH-Mean Cell Haemoglobin
MCHC-Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration
PLAT-Platelets
NEUTS-Neutrophils
LYMPHS-Lymphocytes
MONO-Monocytes
EOS-Eosinophils
BASO-Basophils
NRBC-Nucleated Red Blood Cells