Full blood count
Red cells, white cells, platelets, indices and differential counts.
World time
Molecular Laboratory Clinic / Diagnostic discipline
Hematology
Measure and examine blood cells, haemostasis and related disorders with morphology-aware review.
Purpose and scope
Evidence designed for the decision.
Hematology connects automated cell counting and coagulation testing with clinical context, flags, quality control and expert microscopic review. Abnormalities often require patterns across several measurements rather than interpretation of one result in isolation.
Scope noteAvailability, recognised methods and accreditation status must be confirmed for the exact laboratory, location, test and sample type before use.
Specialist capabilities
A connected technical programme.
Panels are selected after the question, sample matrix, applicable limits, required sensitivity and reporting purpose are understood.
Blood-film morphology
Microscopic review of cell size, shape, maturity and abnormal populations.
Haemostasis
Screening coagulation tests and risk-led referral for factor or inhibitor investigation.
Haemoglobin studies
Screening and referral pathways for haemoglobin variants and thalassaemia assessment.
Samples and evidence
Defined matrices.
Controlled handling.
Correct container, identity, preservation, temperature, transport and holding time are agreed before collection.
01EDTA whole blood02Citrate plasma03Blood films04Bone marrow referral05Specialist coagulation samples06Haemoglobin preparations
The laboratory pathway
Confirm request, consent and patient identification
Collect and transport the correct specimen
Examine with validated methods and quality controls
Authorise, interpret and communicate the report
Authoritative framework
Primary guidance for quality and practice.
COHSEW summarises these sources; it does not reproduce standards or replace current national rules and competent professional judgement.
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