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Test ID: BONE MARROW ASP. FOR REPORTING - NUH

Test Name:
BONE MARROW ASP. FOR REPORTING - NUH
Test Code:
O BONEA N
Specialised Test:
No - Send Out Test
Turnaround Time:
Monday through Friday (Last Bone Marrow Aspirate Appointment : 3.30 pm), TAT 10 working days
Test Schedule:
NA
Test Type:
Send Out Test (NUH)
Additional Test Note:
Please consult Haematologist before ordering the test.
Sample Requirement:
Submit each of the followingsSpecimen Type: Bone Marrow AspirateContainer/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)Minimum Volume: 0.5mLCollection Instructions:1. Prearrange with Haematology Laboratory for bone marrow biopsy sets.2. Bone marrow puncture and biopsy are surgical procedures and must be performed by a physician using aseptic technique.3. Indicate the specimen type and the site of puncture on the tube (e.g. BM, right PSIS).4. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.Specimen Type: Whole BloodContainer/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)Minimum Volume: 1.0mLCollection Instructions: Indicate whole blood on the tube and send the specimen to the laboratory immediately.Alternatively, submit each of the followingsSpecimen Type: Bone Marrow Smears, Unfixed, UnstainedMinimum number of slides: 10Collection Instructions:1. All slides must be labelled with patient identification.2. Indicate the specimen type and site of puncture (e.g. BM, right PSIS).3. Place the slides in a slide holder and send the specimen to the laboratory immediately. Specimen Type: Peripheral Blood Smears, Unfixed, UnstainedMinimum number of slides: 2Collection Instructions:1. All slides must be labelled with patient identification.2. Indicate the specimen type i.e. whole blood3. Place the slides in a slide holder and send the specimen to the laboratory immediately
Fasting Requirement:
None
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Last Update:
26/09/2024
Update:
Additional Note, Sample Requirement, Turnaround Time

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