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Here is a list of the general tests carried out by the Haematology department, together with specimen requirements and the estimated time it will take to produce a result.
The results availability times given here represent the time generally required to produce a result following receipt of the sample in the laboratory. Sample transport times are not included.
Where appropriate, if a result is required the same day samples must be received sufficiently early to allow completion of the test. Contact the lab if the test you require is not listed.
These tests are available during the normal working day. See a list of haematology tests available outside core working hours.
For further advice and information call the laboratory on 0161 276 64030 or 64032.
| Test (performed at ORC/Trafford) |
Specimen requirements | Results available (from time of receipt in lab) | ||
| Urgent | Non-urgent | Reports available | ||
|
Full blood count and automated differential (ORC/T) |
1 x 3.4ml red cap EDTA [1.2ml EDTA – paediatric sample] [1x 0.5ml EDTA – paediatric sample] |
1hr | 4hr | 24hr |
|
Manual blood film (call the lab on 0161 276 64030) (ORC/T) |
Any of the above specimen types | by arrangement | 24hr | 24hr |
|
Reticulocyte count including RetHe (diagnostic for renal patients) (ORC/T) |
Any of the above (from FBC sample) |
1hr | 4hr | 24hr |
|
Erthrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) (ORC/T) |
1x 3.4ml red cap EDTA (from FBC sample) (1x 0.32ml black cap citric – paediatric only) |
1.5hr | 4hr | 24hr |
|
Screening test for glandular fever (ORC/T) |
1 x 3.4ml red cap EDTA 1x 1.2ml red cap EDTA – Paediatric sample |
30 min | Same day | 24hr |
|
CSF (ORC) |
1ml in grey top anticoagulant free tube (available from lab – ext 64030) | 2hr | 6hr | 24hr |
|
Bone marrow report (call the lab on 0161 276 64030) (ORC/T) |
4 slides + 1 x 3 ml EDTA | by arrangement | 7 days | 7 days |
|
Detection of malarial parasites (call the lab on 0161 276 64030) (ORC/T) |
From full blood count specimen | 2hr by arrangement | N/A | 24hr |
|
Plasma Viscosity (referred to Wythenshawe Hospital) If urgent plasma viscosity required at ORC and TGH sites please contact the lab to arrange courier transport. |
1 x 3.4ml red cap EDTA [1x 1.2ml EDTA – paediatric sample] |
2hr | 24hr | 24hr |
(Last reviewed November 2019)