Pathology Handbook

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Recent changes for Bone Marrow Examination

Recent changes for Bone Marrow Examination
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
5th February 2024	Request Group	BM, BMA	BMA

Bone Marrow Examination

Alternative Names:

Bone Marrow Aspirate
Bone Marrow Trephine

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

BMA

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Registration Instructions:

1. CSR: to enter BMA only in Ultra Core (BM no longer required) and relevant ancillary test codes

2. BM specimen collector to bring trephine around to AP.

3. AP Registration: enter BMT in AP module

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

Pathology Handbook

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Bone Marrow Examination