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Test Code BONE PREP Bone Marrow Slide Prep

Methodology

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

Performing Laboratory

Decatur Morgan Hospital-Decatur Campus

Specimen Requirements

Outpatient bone marrow collection should always be scheduled in advance by contacting the Endoscopy Department at 256-973-2292.

 

Bone marrow collection is done by patient’s physician or hospital pathologist. Unit should contact Hematology Department at 256-973-2295 in advance and schedule bone marrow collection with a technologist.

Reference Values

Not applicable

Test Classification and CPT Coding

88305 - cell block
88311 - decalcification
88313 - special stain II