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Test Code LAB8936 Bone Marrow Exam, Anatomic Pathology

Important Note

Bone Marrow - Call Hematology Lab to schedule the biopsy, 792-8634.  After hours, page the Laboratory Medicine Resident on call, (Call Operator 2-2123 to get call resident's beeper #)  

Test Information

  • Bone Marrow Biopsy (light microscopy)
    • Includes: H & E and Iron stains; additional stains available upon request
    • Specimen: Bone Marrow Biopsy
    • Container: Random - Plain Tube, Hematology technologist or resident will place specimen into fixative solution
    • Storage: Bone Marrow biopsy placed in fixative by technologist and sent to the biopsy lab. Specimen must remain in fixative for two hours. Specimen must be transferred to 10% formalin following initial fixation in fixative.
    • Notes: Call Hematology Lab to schedule biopsy, 792-8634; After hours, page the Laboratory Medicine Resident 

Turnaround Time

Performed: Test is performed Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. After hours, page the Anatomic Pathology Resident on-call, 792-0590, Beeper # 17009 or 792-2123

Reported: Results reported in 24 hours. excluding weekends and holidays