| Synonyms:
| None listed |
| Specimen: | Blood; (2) Purple (EDTA) top vacutainer tubes.
Bone Marrow Aspirate and Biopsy; 5 mL aspirate and 1 cm core of biopsy. Clean disposable petri dish with EDTA and B-Plus fixative in a plastic vial.
In order to provide the highest quality smears and the most viable flow specimens, it is best if bone marrows are performed Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 2:30 pm.
To schedule Outpatients, contact First Call at (864)512-2255. |
| Volume: | 5 mL, 1 cm core of biopsy |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL aspirate, 1 cm core of biopsy |
| Collection: | Slides should be made immediately after collection and specimens should be transported to the laboratory as soon as possible.
Maintain specimens at room temperature. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | Interpretation by pathologist |
| Methodology: | Standard Histologic/Hematologic techniques |
| Test Use: | Evaluate bone marrow morphology, cellularity and iron studies. Establish presence of malignancies. |
| Additional Information: | |
| Testing Includes: | This test initiates charge for collection. Additional charges will result dependent upon necessary work required. |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |