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[LABORATORY DEPARTMENT]

Haematology

Haematology examines the cellular part of blood. Automated counts are reviewed by qualified staff, and films are examined under the microscope where indicated.

Testing types

  • Cell counts
  • Peripheral smear
  • Coagulation
  • Haemoglobin studies

Common groups

  • Complete Blood Count
  • ESR
  • Peripheral smear
  • Coagulation profile

Methods

  • Flow cytometry based counting
  • Microscopy
  • Clot detection

Sample requirements

  • EDTA whole blood, filled to the marked line
  • Citrate tube for coagulation studies

[QUALITY]

How results are checked before release

Every department follows a documented sequence of controls, review and release.

  1. 01

    Daily control runs across all three cell lines

  2. 02

    Defined smear-review criteria for flagged samples

  3. 03

    Second review for critical counts before release

Department covers
Blood cells, anaemia workup, clotting studies and blood-film review.
Turnaround
Confirmed per test on the test page

[TESTS]

Tests processed by Haematology

CBCHaematology

Complete Blood Count

Measures red cells, white cells, haemoglobin and platelets.

Sample
Blood
Fasting
Not required
Parameters
15
Report
To be confirmed
Home collection
Contact for details
Details
ESRHaematology

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

A non-specific marker that can rise with inflammation.

Sample
Blood
Fasting
Not required
Parameters
1
Report
To be confirmed
Home collection
Contact for details
Details
IronClinical Biochemistry

Iron Studies

Measures iron, binding capacity and stored iron.

Sample
Blood
Fasting
8-10 hours
Parameters
4
Report
To be confirmed
Home collection
Contact for details
Details

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