Description
full blood count (FBC)
Also known as
FBC, complete blood count, CBC
Additional information
Must arrive within 6 hours of collection
Sending address
Department of Haematology
Camelia Botnar Laboratories
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
WC1N 3JH
Laboratory service
Haematology
Sample requirements
0.5ml venous or capillary blood, EDTA
Reference range
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Turnaround time
2 hours (30 minutes for patients on the major haemorrhage protocol)
Cost
Upon request
Call in advance?
Not required