Test Entry - Detail
Bone Marrow Aspirate


General
  Clinical Use: Performed following consulation with a Haematologist.
  Availability:
 
  Code: BMB
  Handling Instructions (to laboratory): Send sample ambient.
Deliver sample to laboratory as soon as possible.
  Hyperlink:
  Reference Interval:
Not Applicable


Collection Requirements
  Container: EDTA x 2 (LAVENDER),   and,   RPMI Bone Marrow Tube (RPMI),   and,   RPMI/Na Hep Yellow Top (CTG_RPMI),   and,   SMEAR,  
  Sample Type: Bone Marrow
  Minimum Collection Volume:
  Collection Instructions: EDTA blood sample should be collected in conjunction with Bone Marrow. Ensure EDTA samples are clearly marked indicating sample type.
RPMI sample required for Flow Cytometry and/or Cytogenetics.


Processing Requirements
  Alternate Containers:
  Processing Instructions: Process sample immediately on arrival in laboratory.
Distribute samples as follows:
Blood EDTA and slides to Haematology
RPMI to Flow Cytometry
RPMI/Bone Marrow EDTA to Cytogenetics (FSH)
Trephine Biopsy to Histopathology
Additional samples for Trials/Tissue Banking as requested.
  Minimum Assay Volume: 0.5mL
  Stability:
  Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): Send sample ambient.


Testing Locations
  Performed at:
Section Department Site Contact Phone
Routine Haematology Fiona Stanley Hospital 6152 8917
Routine Haematology QEII Medical Centre 6383 4012
Routine Haematology Royal Perth Hospital 9224 3316


Last Updated : 03-10-2020 07:38