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Bone Marrow Examination

Alternative Names:

Bone Marrow Aspirate
Bone Marrow Trephine

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

BMA

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Bone Marrow

Container Types:

See Detailed Information

Collection & Request Instructions:

Fast for >6 hours pre procedure
Only by consult with Lab Haematology Registrar

Tests available - Aspirate, Trephine, Microbial Culture, Cytogenetic Analysis, Immunophenotypic Analysis, Gene Rearrangements studies, Molecular studies.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples