| Dohle bodies, Blood | |
| Registration Code | |
| Method | |
| Synonyms | |
| Constituent Tests | |
| Refer to Group` | $Neonatal screen, blood |
| Price | Refer to group |
| Specimen collection | |
| Advanced Notice | Not Required |
| Patient Preparation | Not Required |
| Patient Sample | 250 µL in special paed tube |
| Paediatric Sample | |
| Unacceptable Samples | Clotted, heparinised tube |
| Sample Delivery to Lab | Room temp if less than 4 hrs, 4°C if greater than 4 hrs |
| In the Laboratory | |
| Preferred Aliquot | |
| Minimum Aliquot | 250 uL whole blood |
| Aliquot Storage | Fridge 4°C |
| Aliquot Transport to CHL | |
| When Analysed | Mon - Sun 24 hrs |
| Turnaround Time | 15 min - 5 hrs |
| Contact Details | Core Haematology Section of Core Laboratory |
| Interpretation | Positive or negative |
| Comments | |