What is this test?
This test is used to look for abnormalities in blood cells and enables diagnoses of many illnesses.
 
Sample required
Blood.
 
Patient preparation
No specific patient preparation protocol is required. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing this test.
 
Turn-around time (How long does it take?)
3 Hours.
 
Basis of the Test
A blood film is a drop of blood spread thinly onto a glass slide that is then treated with a special stain and the blood cells on the slide are examined and evaluated.