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Bone Marrow Morphologic Evaluation
Test Code39766
Preferred Specimen
Bone marrow core and/or clot biopsy fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin and/or air-dried bone marrow aspirate smears, and peripheral blood smear (if available).
Collection in a bone marrow transport kit is preferred.
Collection in a bone marrow transport kit is preferred.
Instructions
Required information: Patient history and any other relevant information, CBC results, name, telephone number, fax number of referring physician.
For instructions refer to
https://www.questdiagnostics.com/content/dam/corporate/restricted/documents/test-directory/
Specimen_Collection_and_Transport_Guide_2019.pdf
Transport Container
Bone marrow transport kit
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Send specimens immediately to the laboratory. Do not freeze. Do not reject.
Methodology
Morphology Review
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
The diagnosis of lymphoproliferative and hematopoietic disorders is complex. Hematopathologists and other medical professionals are available to guide test selection and to help synthesize laboratory results with the clinical history.
