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Full Blood Examination (Blood)

Alternate Names	CBC, CBP, FBC, FBE, CBE, Full Blood Count, Full Blood Count Tx
Test Code	FBE
Testing Laboratory	Haematology
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	4 mL EDTA (Purple Top)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	A Full Blood Examination consists of: Red Cell Count & Indices Platelet Count White Cell Count & 5 part differential If an optical platelet count is required, approval is required from a Haematology Registrar or Consultant prior to sending away for testing.
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x 4 mL EDTA tube. 9mL EDTA tubes are NOT acceptable for Full Blood Examinations.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Daily
Min Test Volume	500uL
Add On Test Suitability	This test cannot be added after 24 hours of collection.

Container ID	EW, EWP, CH
Laboratory Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Laboratories For optical platelet count requests (may be requested as 'optical platelet count', 'optical count', 'optical FBE' or similar), sample must be given directly to Haematology staff, not loaded on the track.
Accredited Test	Yes

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