Bone Marrow Exam
Bone Marrow Lab
6240 RCP
356-2543
Specimen(s):
Marrow Aspirate
Minimum:
Schedule with Bone Marrow Lab. Includes comments on cellularity, megakaryocytes, distribution and maturation of granulocytic and erythroid precursors, differential count, iron stores, peripheral blood findings and interpretation.
Testing Schedule:
Collect 0800-1630 Monday through Friday. (All bone marrow procedures done after hours need to be arranged with the bone marrow lab in advance. From 0800-1630 Monday through Friday, the bone marrow lab phone number is 356-2543. At other times, please page the CP resident on call (pager #3404).
Turn Around Time:
24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
Normals for adult marrows with normal cellularity are:
  ME ratio                  2:1 - 4:1
  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:
Epic code: LAB8235
Methodology:
Staining and microscopic examination.
CPT Code:
85097
 
See Additional Information:
Bone Marrow Laboratory Services