Bone Marrow Biopsy

Test Code
BONE


Preferred Specimen
Fix specimen in formalin for 1 to 2 hours, and send fixed marrow core specimen in saline. Note: A pathology/diagnostic report and a brief history are required.


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Methodology
Includes tissue processing, hematoxylin-and-eosin stain, iron stain, and additional stains if necessary for interpretation. A pathology consultation is also included and charged separately.

Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday


Reference Range
An interpretive report will be provided.


Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department

Additional Information
Bone Marrow Requisition


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.