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Pathology Bone Marrow Biopsy Request

Message
Pathology


Test Code
LAB2458


Includes
Peripheral blood smear interpretation; Bone marrow smear interpretation; Iron stain, Reticulin stain, Giemsa stain


Transport Container
Bone marrow core: Formalin
Aspirate: 1 Red-top tube, 1 Lavendar-top tube (EDTA), 2 Green-top tube (NaHep)


Transport Temperature
Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted sample in lavendar-top and green-top tubes


Methodology
Microscopy

Setup Schedule
Mon-Sat


Report Available
3-5 Business days


Performing Laboratory
HNB



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