Pathology Bone Marrow Request

Test Code
Pathology Bone Marrow Request


Preferred Specimen
  • Core
  • Clot
  • Aspirate


Minimum Volume
  • 1.5 cm core
  • 3-5 cc for clot
  • 3-5 cc per vial for flow and cytogenetics


Transport Container
  • Core - AZF Fixative
  • Clot - capped syringe (needle removed)
  • Aspirate - 2 lavender EDTA tubes and 2 green heparin tubes


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Performing Laboratory
Indiana Regional Medical Center



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.