Blood Film
Description:
Morphological examination of white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets using light microscopy. It is automatically performed in the laboratory if the full blood count falls outside pre-defined criteria, or may be directly requested. Stained using Wright-Giemsa.
Reviewed by specialist HCPC registered Biomedical scientists.
Reviewed by specialist HCPC registered Biomedical scientists.
Reference range:
n/a
Synonyms or keywords:
Blood smear; Blood cell morphology
Department:
Location:
Sample type and Volume required:
Whole blood collected into EDTA anticoagulant
Call in advance:
N/A
Turnaround time:
Urgent films within 24 hours; non urgent within 48 hours
Special sample instructions:
Sample should be less than 24 hours old;
Storage and transport:
Avoid direct heat
Contacts:
Blood Sciences Department-Guy's And St Thomas' Hospital
St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Contact: 020 7188 9247
Guy's Hospital
Southwark Wing - 4th Floor
Great Maze Pond
London SE1 9RT
Contact: 020 7188 4781
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Contact: 020 7188 9247
Guy's Hospital
Southwark Wing - 4th Floor
Great Maze Pond
London SE1 9RT
Contact: 020 7188 4781
Haematology Laboratory at Guy's and St Thomas' Clinical Advisory Service
Routine hours: bleep 1358
Paediatrics Routine hours: bleep 1621
Out of hours, weekend and bank holidays: 17:00-9:00 bleep 0294
Paediatrics Routine hours: bleep 1621
Out of hours, weekend and bank holidays: 17:00-9:00 bleep 0294
Last updated: 07/08/2015
