4 to 5 air-dried bone marrow slides or bone marrow sample in lavender top tube
Test Description
This test includes a microscopic evaluation of bone marrow. The report includes description of cellularity, assessment of cell lineage, and pathologist comments.
Note: for maximal diagnostic utility, a CBC should be submitted at the time of bone marrow sampling. Additionally, submission of a core biopsy along with an aspirate is necessary for a complete bone marrow evaluation. If submitting bone marrow aspirate slides and a core biopsy sample (formalin), ensure that the formalin sample is in leak-proof container designed for biological specimens and contains less than 1L of formalin. Separately bag this container in a see-through zipper-lock bag. All shipments must comply with U.S. DOT regulations. Go to website https://www.antechdiagnostics.com/reference-lab/diagnostics/pathology/ for detailed instructions or call Customer Support at 800-341-3440; Dial 0.