Haematology
The laboratory uses a Siemens Advia 2120 to perform full automated haematology. A blood smear examination is performed on every full haematology sample, in which white blood cell, red blood cell and platelet morphology are assessed and commented upon. Where appropriate, a manual differential is performed e.g. in samples with left shifts or atypical populations. To help with this freshly made blood smears are always greatly appreciated.
The haematology laboratory takes part in a national quality assurance scheme (UK NEQAS) to ensure measurable accuracy in our results. We aim to generate, validate and report results on the day of receipt of the sample, and usually within hours.
Contact us to discuss cases or for advice on sample collection and submission.
Clinical pathologists are involved in consulting, bone marrow examination and wider interpretation of the completed test panels.
The laboratory handles:
- Bone marrow aspirates – do call us to discuss your case. Haematology is included in the price of bone marrow examination – please submit a concurrent blood sample.
- Clotting studies – PT/APTT
- Blood from exotic mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish.
- Blood from laboratory animal species (except for primates).
- Fibrinogen (in large animals).
The laboratory handles:
- Bone marrow aspirates – do call us to discuss your case. Haematology is included in the price of bone marrow examination – please submit a concurrent blood sample.
- Clotting studies – PT/APTT
- Blood from exotic mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish.
- Blood from laboratory animal species (except for primates).
- Fibrinogen (in large animals).
Haematology |
Sample |
Turnaround |
Information |
|---|---|---|---|
APTT & PT |
1-1.5ml citrate plasma |
Same day |
Time sensitive - please contact the laboratory before sampling. |
Bone marrow cytology |
Bone marrow smears, 0.5-1ml EDTA |
Same or next day |
Includes full haematology if EDTA blood sample is submitted. |
Coombs’ test |
1ml EDTA |
Same or next day |
Canine polyvalent, IgG, IgM, complement C3. |
Cross-matching |
1ml EDTA & 1ml Serum |
Same or next day |
Samples required from both recipient and donors. Please contact the laboratory for information. |
Fibrinogen |
1ml EDTA |
Same day |
Equine/bovine only |
Full haematology |
0.5-1ml EDTA & blood smears |
Same day |
Hct, Hb, RBC, MCV, MCH, MCHC, Platelets, WBC, WBC differential, smear comment |
Iron status |
1ml serum |
3-5 days |
Iron concentration + total iron binding + % transferrin saturation |
Reticulocyte count |
0.5ml EDTA |
Same day |
New methylene blue stain |