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Bone Marrow Aspirate/Trephine
Alternate Names
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BM |
Laboratory
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Haematology |
Specimen
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See collection instructions |
Container
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See collection instructions |
Additional Collection Instructions
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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
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Minimum Adult Volume
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None |
Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None |
Frequency
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By arrangement |
These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
Test Code
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BMAT |
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Container ID
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CH, CMOL, CHS |
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Laboratory Notes
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Please enter the following test codes according to request form:
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