Bone Marrow Aspirate/Trephine Test

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Alternate Names	BM
Laboratory	Haematology
Specimen	See collection instructions
Container	See collection instructions
Additional Collection Instructions	For external Austin laboratories, please notify the Haematology registrars and discuss prior to the marrow being taken on ph (03) 9496 5981. Please see intructions below: Request forms must state: FBE + film Morphology Cytogenetics + FISH - Lith hep no gel 1-2ml DNA/RNA storage - 3x EDTA (paediatric samples ok if insufficient) Flow - Lith hep no gel 1-2ml (flow is usually done only if indicated) Please send the specimens with a cover sheet - BONE MARROW ATT: Haem Reg Required samples: 3-4x aspirate slides 1x trephine slide 1x film slide UNSTAINED 1x Histo pot with trephine (10% formalin) 2x lith hep no gel 3x EDTA
Minimum Adult Volume	None
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	By arrangement

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Test Code

BMAT

Container ID

CH, CMOL, CHS

Laboratory Notes

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