Bone Marrow Wet Tissue
Order Code: BMWT
Order Form: Comprehensive Hematopathology Analysis Requisition
Specimen:
Marrow Aspirate
Testing Schedule:
0800-1630 Monday through Friday.
Analytic Time:
24-48 hours
Reference Range:
Normals for adult marrows with normal cellularity are: ME ratio 2:1 - 5:1 Erythrocyte precursors 18-32% Blasts 0-2% Promyelocytes 2-6% Myelocytes 3-7% Metamyeloctyes 5-9% Bands 10-16% Neutrophils 18-28% Eosinophils + precursors 1-5% Basophils + precursors 0-1% Monocytes + precursors 1-5% Lymphocytes 9-19% Plasma Cells 0-1%
Comments:
Other anticoagulants not recommended. UIDL Client Services 1-866-844-2522 319-384-7213 (Fax)
Methodology:
Staining and microscopic examination.
Instructions:
Processing: Core and clot in 10% neutral buffered formalin. Unfixed air-dried preparations of bone marrow aspirate and touch preps of the biospy. Storage: Seal smears and formalin vials in separate bags during shipping. Transport: Same or next day if liquid samples sent.
CPT Code:
85097
 
See Additional Information:
Bone Marrow Consultation Services