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Test Code MAR BONE MARROW EXAM

Important Note

Must be scheduled in advance.

This test can only be collected at the Main Campus 111 Colchester Avenue Burlington Vermont. See Special Test considerations.

The bone marrow exam includes evaluation of air dried preparations of peripheral blood, marrow aspirates and imprints, and sections of marrow aspirate and biopsy. Iron stains are done routinely. Additional studies, such as cytogenetic or flow cytometric analysis are done for an additional fee by request or by pathologist following preliminary evaluation.

If a malignancy is identified in the sample(s) received, our laboratories may conduct additional standard of care analyses/testing as outlined by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Cancer protocols, the American Joint Commission on Cancer (AJCC) staging guidelines and/or the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) principles for pathologic review/biomarker testing guidelines for the specific tumor type.

Additional Codes

Primary ID Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC
MAR LAB11527   FAH011 33721-2

 

Specimen Information

Call Hematology (847-5121) for assistance. Technologist assistance is available. Physician collects bone marrow. Pathologist consultation is available.

Bone marrow/peripheral blood: Collect in a or sodium heparin tube. A minimum of 1.0 mL of bone marrow is required.  A full 5-10 mL tube of peripheral blood is preferred, with a 2.0 mL the minimum.  EDTA tubes are acceptable but are not stable as long.  Lithium Heparin, ACD, and clot tubes are not acceptable.  All samples should be kept at ambient temperature after collection and during transport.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Monday – Friday / Varies / Not available STAT

Section

Hematology

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Result Component

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID LOINC
Bone Marrow Exam       33721-2