Blood Film Test | Austin Pathology

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Blood Film

Alternate Names	Film, Manual Differential
Ordering Information	A Full Blood Examination (FBE) must also be requested for a blood film review. If the FBE results are within normal limits a blood film will only be looked at if the clinician provides relevant indication for viewing the blood film.
Laboratory	Haematology
Specimen	Blood
Container	4ml EDTA (purple)
Collection Instructions	Collect at room temperature
Additional Collection Instructions	Can combine with requests for FBE and Differential
Minimum Adult Volume	None
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None

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Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	FILM, FBE
Container ID	EW, EWP, CH, SL
Laboratory Notes	Blood films can be added to an FBE request from samples collected on the day prior only. Add-on requests must be notifed to Haematology laboratory staff to ensure the film is made within 24 hours from collection.