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| Investigation | : | Full Blood Count | ||||||||||
| Spec container | : | EDTA | ||||||||||
| Volume required | : | 4 ml | ||||||||||
| Turnaround | : | < 2 hours | ||||||||||
In April 2013 the units of measurement for the tests in a Full Blood Count were changed to those of the National Pathology Harmonisation Standardisation project.
| Full Blood Count | Technical Enquiries - ext 4341 | ||||
| Test | Examination | Reference Range | Units | Comments | Male | Female |
| Hb | Haemoglobin | 140-180 | 120-160 | g/L | |
| RBC* | Red Blood Cell Count | 4.4-6.0 | 4.2-5.4 | x1012/L | * not normally reported |
| HCT | Haematocrit/ Packed Cell Volume | 0.38-0.51 | 0.34-0.47 | L/L | |
| MCV | Mean Cell Volume | 80-100 | 80-100 | fL | |
| MCH* | Mean Cell Haemoglobin | 27-33 | 27-33 | pg | * not normally reported |
| MCHC* | Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration | 320-370 | 320-370 | g/L | * not normally reported |
| RDW* | Red Cell Distribution Width | 11.5-15.7 | 11.5-15.7 | % | * not normally reported |
| PLTS | Platelets | 140-450 | 140-450 | x109/L | |
| MPV* | Mean Platelet Volume | 7.2 | 7.2 | fL | * not normally reported |
| WBC | White Blood Cell Count | 4.0-11.0 | 4.0-11.0 | x109/L | |
| NEUT | Neutrophils | 1.9-8.0 | 1.9-8.0 | x109/L | |
| LYMPH | Lymphocytes | 0.9-4.5 | 0.9-4.5 | x109/L | |
| MONO | Monocytes | 0.16-1.0 | 0.16-1.0 | x109/L | |
| EOSIN | Eosinophils | 0.0-0.8 | 0.0-0.8 | x109/L | |
| BASO | Basophils | 0.0-0.2 | 0.0-0.2 | x109/L | |
| Reticulocytes | 0.2-2.0 | 0.2-2.0 | % | ||
| Reticulocytes | 20-110 | 2-110 | x109/L | ||
| Nucleated Red Blood Cells | <0.3 | <0.3 | x109/L | ||
Prior to 02/04/2013 the references ranges for a full blood count were link.
All Specimens- Misleading results can occur if the specimen is not properly collected stored or transported. Misleading results can occur if specimens contain clots. Misleading results can occur if the specimen is not properly mixed.
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