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Full Blood Count

EDTA

Test	Full Blood Count
Common Abbreviations	FBC
Profile
Clinical Indication	Used as a broad screening test to check for a range of disorders. A FBC is a panel of tests examining different parts of blood, including white blood cell, RBC and Platelet counts, haemaglobin, MCV, MCHC, HCT and NRBC.
Specimen Type	Blood
Sample Type	EDTA
Minimum Volume	1 x 3 mL (adult) 1 x 0.5 mL (paed) (can be shared with a ESR sample)
Special Precautions
Stability	24 hrs
Turnaround Time	1 hour (urgent) 4 hours (routine)
Laboratory	York and Scarborough Hospital
Reference Interval	Reference range printed on final report and see additional information in Haematology section of this website: https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/our-services/a-z-of-services/laboratory-medicine1/haematology-/
Limitations	Test cannot be performed on a sample found to be clotted
Additional Information

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.