Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
Also known as: Bone Marrow Aspirate, Iron Stain, Bone Marrow
Use
Evaluate bone marrow morphology, erythropoiesis, myelopoiesis, myeloid:erythroid ratio, megakaryocytes, cellularity, and marrow iron stores; evaluate etiology of abnormalities of production of RBC, WBC, or platelets; establish the presence of various primary or secondary malignancies: myeloma, carcinoma, lymphoproliferative diseases, or myeloproliferative diseases; evaluate respiratory therapy of hematologic disorders
Special Instructions
Clinical/laboratory information, a clinical hematological diagnosis, and a recent CBC or peripheral blood in EDTA must be included. The test number is used for tracking oncology specimens to the laboratory. Bill codes will be added after testing is complete, based on the processes performed.
Limitations
The test provides valuable insights into bone marrow conditions but may not cover all potential abnormalities or disease states. Additional tests may be required for comprehensive diagnosis. Incomplete or inadequate specimen collection can lead to test rejection.
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 489900
- 77202-0
- 22634-0
- 51628-6
- 38519-5
- 10804-3
- 55229-9
- 35265-8
- 19139-5
- 52797-8
- 42349-1
- 11502-2
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Bone Marrow
Volume
2 to 5 mL, at least 1 cm core of bone marrow (complete specimen), bilateral if for staging of lymphoma
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Fixative container
Collection Instructions
Unfixed and air-dried smeared slides are prepared and labeled at the bedside by a laboratory technologist. Unfixed and air-dried touch-preparation slides are prepared from the biopsy before fixation of the biopsy specimen. Biopsy and clot are placed in fixative by technologist.
Causes for Rejection
No marrow obtained