Test Directory
Blood Film Examination
Containers - Adult
Pink Capped EDTA Blood
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Volume Range
2.6ml red topped EDTA tube, >1.5ml volume required to perform the test
Additive per Container
EDTA |
Containers - Child
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Pink Capped EDTA Blood
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Volume Range
1.2ml K3 EDTA tube 
Additive per Container
EDTA |
Reference ranges
Individual reports are written for each blood film.
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone: 0131 536 1000
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone: 01506 523000
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone: 0131 537 1000
Transport arrangements
Sample MUST be received within 24 hours of collection
Sample storage arrangements
Room Temperature
How to request
TRAK / GP ICE / Request form
Availability
Monday - Friday: routine service 09:00 - 17:00. Saturday - Sunday: routine service 09:00 - 13:00
Please contact the laboratory for urgent samples outside of routine hours.
Anticipated turnaround
1 day (24 hours)
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
The Full Blood Count is always performed alongside the Blood Film Examination. Blood Films with unexpected morphology will be reviewed by a member of the medical staff who will contact the appropriate department if necessary. Please provide a telephone/ bleep number.