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{{DISPLAYTITLE: Bone Marrow Procedure}}  

[[Category:Tests]] 

[[Category:Haematology]]  
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=== Overview ===
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|Department 
|Haematology
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|Test Code 
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|Synonyms 
|Bone marrow aspirate and trephine.   
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|Turnaround Time 
|1-2 weeks  

(Specialist genetic testing may take up to 4 weeks) 
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|Stability – Add test 
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=== Specimen Requirements ===
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|Specimen Type 
|Bone marrow aspirate and trephine    
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|Specimen Transportation 
|Ambient    
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|Preferred 
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|Acceptable 
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|Pediatric Requirements   
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=== ''Aliquot Requirements'' ===
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|Sample Type 
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|Minimum Volume 
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|Aliquot Transportation 
|Samples must reach laboratory before 4pm to make courier   
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=== ''Clinical Information'' ===
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|Reference Intervals 
|Haematologist interpretation provided in report   
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|Test Method 
|Assistance in the collection and processing of bone marrow aspirate and trephine.   
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|Advanced Notice 
|Prior consultation required. Phone 7876 to schedule a time   
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|Patient Preparation 
|Refer to Clinical SOP   
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=== ''Comments'' ===
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| colspan="2" |Bone marrow aspirate and trephine analysis performed at Medlab Central, Palmerston North Hospital   

Cell surface markers and Cytogenetic analysis performed at Canterbury Health Laboratories. 

Assistance ONLY is provided in collection of Bone Marrow.  

Same day CBC and blood film required. 
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