Cytology, bone marrow

Code:

bm

Lab:

C

Days test started:

M-Sa

TAT:

1 d

Available for:

Food Animal
Companion Animal

Specimen Type/Volume

Direct, air-dried, labelled, unstained smears.

Shipping Information

Place bone marrow slides in rigid plastic or styrofoam holders to prevent breakage. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Do not include the slides in the same package with formalin-fixed tissue.

Collection Protocol

Include results of concurrent CBC and clinical history. An EDTA sample for comprehensive CBC should also be collected at the time of bone marrow collection.

Additional Information

Bone marrow smears, maximum of 10 smears per charge; order a CBC at the same time. Interpretation M to F.