Blood film analysis and differential count
If you are having a Full Blood Count test, then we recommend this investigation as part of your automated count. This manual analysis is essential in cases where detailed accuracy is required.
PLEASE BOOK THE FULL BLOOD COUNT SEPARATELY, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THIS TEST.
What our lab will do is:
- Perform the automated analysis on your sample at least twice in the analyser machines
- Produce up to 4 manual stained films. A film is made by smearing your blood between two thin panes of glass.
- Examine the films under our immensely powerful (and expensive!) microscope.
- Produce a detailed analysis of what was actually seen.
- Produce manual count for differential parameters.
Biomarkers we report on
- Neutrophils
- Lymphocytes
- Monocytes
- Eosinophils
- Basophils
- Metamyelocytes
- Myelocytes
- Promyelocytes
- Blast cells
- Nucleated red blood cells
- Corrected WBC 10^9/L.
- The above include both the manual percentage as well as absolute counts.
Frequently asked questions
Will I receive digitals of my blood film?
Yes, these will be included in the report.
How long does the report take?
This is a purely manual investigation by our Senior Biomedical Scientist, so the results are not as quick as a general test. 3 working days turnaround time.
Symptoms and tags
Blood in stool, Blood in urine, Chronic fatigue, Confusion, Easy bruising, Fainting, Fatigue, Feeling sick, Fever, Frequent infections, Hair loss, Headache, High blood pressure, Immune system, Inflammation, Insomnia/lack of sleep, Itchy skin, Thirsty all the time, Tiredness, and Weakness