nucleated red blood cell count

Description

nucleated red blood cell count

Also known as

NRBC

Additional information

Must arrive within 6 hours of collection. If performed with an FBC, no additional sample is required

Sending address

Department of Haematology Camelia Botnar Laboratories Great Ormond Street Hospital Great Ormond Street WC1N 3JH

Laboratory service

Haematology

Sample requirements

0.5ml venous or capillary blood, EDTA

Turnaround time

2 hours

Cost

Upon request

Call in advance?

Not required

Haematology

The Haematology Department provides a wide range of specialist tests with a special interest in the diagnosis and monitoring of coagulation disorders.

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