Bone Marrow Morphology Evaluation

Alias/Synonym:

CPT Code: 85097, 88311, 88342, 88305 (x1 or 2), +Stains (as needed)

Includes:

Specimen Type, Preferred:

Bone marrow core

Bone marrow clot

Bone marrow aspirate smears

Specimen Type, Alternate:

Sample Quantity, Preferred:

1 block

5 slides for core or clot

2 slides from aspirate

Sample Quantity, Minimum:

1 Block

5 slides for core or clot

2 slides for aspirate

Transport Container:

Core or clot - 10% Neutral buffered formalin jar

Paraffin block: Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue

Unstained slides

Transport Temperature:

Room temperature

Collection Instructions:

Block and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.

Slides should be positively charged and cut at 3-4 microns thick.

Tissue should be placed in 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin. Fixative volume should be 20 times greater than tissue volume. Containers must be labeled with the patient's name, date of birth and name and origin of specimen and accompanied by the specimen requisition.

Please indicate the time of fixation. In event of a DRY TAP (no aspirate smears) submit two touch imprints.

Specimen Stability:

Room temperature: Indefinite

Rejection Criteria:

Clinical Significance:

Morphologic evaluation

Limitations:

Turnaround Time:

2 day(s)

Reference Ranges:

NA

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