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BONE MARROW BIOPSY AND ASPIRATE
Test CodeLAB7
Alias/See Also
AP7
CPT Codes
88305
Preferred Specimen
Bone marrow core and aspirate
Instructions
Label specimen with patient's name (first and last), date of birth, history number, name of requesting physician, date and source of specimen.1. Fix bone marrow core and aspirate in separate containers of formalin. 2. If assistance is required with specimen procurement or slide preparation, call GBMC's Clinical Laboratory (443-849-2818) at least 24 hours in advance of procedure between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Assistance will be provided Monday -Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
Transport Container
Collect specimen in a container, with formalin
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Methodology
Interpretation by Pathologist
Setup Schedule
Set Up:Monday - Friday Report Available:7 days
Reference Range
BONE MARROW BIOPSY AND ASPIRATE | An interpretive report will be provided |
Clinical Significance
Useful for the evaluation of bone marrow for the identification of hematologic disease.
Performing Laboratory
GBMC Hematology