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Test Code BMBA Bone Marrow Biopsy/Aspiration

Methodology

Includes tissue processing, hematoxylin-and-eosin stain, Diff-Quik stain, iron stain, and additional stains if necessary for interpretation.
Useful for evaluation of bone marrow biopsy for diagnosis of hematologic and/or non-hematologic diseases. Aspirate specimen may also be submitted for cytogenetic testing and flow cytometry. See #8506 Chromosome Analysis, for Hematologic Disorders, Bone Marrow and #3287 Leukemia/Lymphoma Immunophenotyping by Flow Cytometry.

Specimen Requirements

Direct smear, aspirate clot, and core biopsy are required.

 

Direct Smear

Container/Tube: Slides

Specimen Volume: Bone marrow aspirate

Forms: Request for Surgical Pathology and Non-Gyn Cytology

Collection Instructions: Submit at least 4 air-dried, direct smears of the bone marrow aspirate on slides labeled with patient’s name.
Note: Full clinical history, registration or insurance information, and any special requirements are required.

 

Aspirate Clot

Container/Tube: Formalin container

Specimen Volume: Aspirate clot

Forms: Request for Surgical Pathology and Non-Gyn Cytology

Collection Instructions: Submit aspirate clot in a 30-mL formalin container (clear solution).

Note: Full clinical history, registration or insurance information, and any special requirements are required.

 

Core Biopsy

Container/Tube: 30-mL Bouin’s solution container (bright and yellow solution)

Specimen Volume: Core biopsy

Forms: Request for Surgical Pathology and Non-Gyn Cytology

Collection Instructions:

Note: 1. Full clinical history, registration or insurance information, and any special requirements are required.

2. Touch imprints of core biopsies may be informative.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday, Sunday

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85102

Performing Laboratory

Beebe Healthcare Laboratory

Performing Location

Beebe Healthcare Laboratory

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient