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Alternative Names:

Full Blood Examination
Haemoglobin
White Cell Count
Red Cell Count
Platelets
White Cell Differential.

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

FBE

Medicare rebatable:

Registration Instructions:

If a citrate specimen is received with a test request for FBE or platelets please refer the tube to Haematology.

9mL EDTA blood tubes are unsuitable for testing.

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

0.5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Retrospective testing within 12 hours

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

9mL EDTA blood tubes are unsuitable for testing.

Processing Instructions:

Assay Frequency:

24/7

Additional Notes:

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