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Test Details

Manual Blood Film

General Info:

Description:

The Manual Blood Film test entails creating a thin blood layer on a glass slide and then examining it under a microscope. This enables detailed analysis of blood cell morphology, aiding the diagnosis of disorders like anaemia, infections, and leukaemia by revealing insights into cell size, shape, and abundance.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Whole Blood

Container Type: 

Lavender EDTA

Volume: 

1

Volume Unit: 

ml

Storage Condition:

18 - 25 °C

Sample Add-on Stability: 

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