Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
Acute leukaemia
Specimen container paediatric:
Blood/bone marrow Lith Hep
Specimen container adult:
Blood/bone marrow Lith Hep
Minimum volume paediatric:
5ml
Minimum volume adult:
5ml
Sample stability:
Same day receipt
Freq analysis:
2 weeks
Quality assurance:
UKNEQASLI
Factors affecting result:
Level of tumour cells
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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