Synonyms

GS

Clinical Indications

Request Form

Combined Pathology Blood form (Yellow/Black)

Availability

On request.

Specific Criteria

Requested by Consultant or agreed with Consultant Haematologists.

Turnaround Time

Same day (Monday to Friday)

Specimen

Whole Blood

Volume

7mL

Container

Purple top (EDTA) tube.

Collection

Samples should be transported to laboratory immediately.

Lab. Handling

Samples double spun and frozen.

Causes for Rejection

Unlabelled sample. Not meeting specific criteria for analysis. Delay in sample reaching laboratory.

Interpretation