Film Review

Pathology category

Haematology

Code

FR

Referral code

Request form

Standard

Test information

Performed according to specific request or a requirement for further investigation/verification of full blood count results.

The laboratory examines blood films if FBC Parameters fall outside specific abnormal ranges. A request at the point of sample collection is only accepted for the clinical situations listed below:

Suspected Malaria

Clinical suspicion of TTP, HUS or DIC

Clinical suspicion of Acute Leukaemia

Known Haematology/Oncology Patient

Unexplained Haemolysis/Jaundice

Requested by Haematology Consultant

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Blood films should be made as soon as possible as prolonged storage will result in significant morphological changes.

Please note: the samples must arrive within 24 hours of collection otherwise they will be rejected by the laboratory

Reference range

Diagnostic

Tube type

Tube type info

4ml purple top EDTA

500ul purple top paediatric EDTA

Special requirements

Films should not be greater than 24 hours post sample collection

Minimum volume

Usually added to FBC sample if indicated by results by laboratory

Assay frequency

Routine

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

Urgent Consultant comment requested for both inpatients and outpatients if clinically indicated

TAT Inpatient

24 hours lab - 72 hours if consultant referral required

TAT GP/Outpatient

24 hours lab -72 hours if consultant referral required

Referral lab

local