Synonyms
Surgical Pathology, Bone Marrow
EPIC Order Number
Surgical Pathology Number: LAB6
Collect
- Bone Marrow core biopsy and clot in 10% neutral buffered formalin (available from Surgical Pathology at Associates in Pathology).
- First draw (0.5 mL) into EDTA tube, following draws go in additional EDTA tube, ACD tube, and Sodium Heparin tube (preferred minimum amount is 2 mL per tube)
- Label specimen containers and tubes with two patient identifiers (patient name, DOB, and/or MRN), collection date/time, and specimen site/source.
- Specimen must be accompanied by an EPIC ORDER or completed Surgical Pathology Request including two patient identifiers (patient name, DOB, and/or MRN), collection date/time, pertinent patient history, performing physician, and specimen site/source.
- EPIC ORDER must designate A as CORE BIOPSY, B as CLOT, C as ASPIRATE, and D as PERIPHERAL SMEAR (including laterality)
- AFTER HOURS
- Contact Aspirus Wausau Main Lab if employee is required for collection
- All fixed tissue should be held till following morning
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Performed
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Reported/Turnaround Time
Results are sent 24-48 hours upon receipt, depending on complexity
NOTE: Results may be delayed or the sample rejected if pertinent and/or required information is conflicting or missing.
See Surgical Pathology Report
88305 - Core biopsy, Clot biopsy
85097 - Aspirate smear
85060 - Peripheral smear
88313 - Iron Stain for clot, core and aspirate smear