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Test Code BONEM Bone Marrow Exam

Methodology

Note:  A bone marrow tray should be ordered from central supply and a permit must be signed by the patient before bone marrow can be done. Bone marrow cultures are not performed unless requested by physician.

Specimen Requirements

Outpatient bone marrows should always be scheduled in advance with the Outpatient Scheduling Department.

 

Bone marrows are done by the patient’s physician. Unit should inform the Hematology department in advance and schedule the bone marrow with a technologist.

Reference Values

No established reference values

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85535 - iron stain
88305 - cell block
88311 - decalcification
88313 - Giemsa stain
88313 - special stain II