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General
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Clinical Use:
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Performed following consulation with a Haematologist. |
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Availability:
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Code:
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BMB |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient.
Deliver sample to laboratory as soon as possible. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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EDTA x 2 (LAVENDER), and, RPMI Bone Marrow Tube (RPMI), and, RPMI/Na Hep Yellow Top (CTG_RPMI), and, SMEAR, |
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Sample Type:
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Bone Marrow |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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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
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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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. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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0.5mL |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Routine |
Haematology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8917 |
| Routine |
Haematology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4012 |
| Routine |
Haematology |
Royal Perth Hospital |
9224 3316 |
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Last Updated : 03-10-2020 07:38 |