Film Report and/or WBC differential
(Haematology)
Investigation : Film Report and/or WBC differential
Specimen type : EDTA
Spec container : EDTA 
Volume required : 4 ml
Turnaround : <72 hours
Examination of a stained peripheral blood film using microscopy to assess the state of health of the various cellular components, and on occasion to detect any atypical or abnormal findings. A Differential WBC involves counting the 5 types of WBCs normally found in PB, plus any more immature forms that may be present. The results are usually expressed as an absolute count ( x10^9/L ) Blood Film additional information.



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