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Epic Code LAB3278 Cytogenetics Hold, Bone Marrow

Test Name Alias

Cytogenetics Hold | Bone Marrow | 9229

Interface Order Alias

30508

Quick Collect

AP Ambient

Ordering Instructions

Cytogenetics Hold – Bone Marrow is available for use when Cytogenetics testing may be performed contingent upon pathology review. Please note that a culture charge (CPT 88237) will be applied for all specimens, even when testing is ultimately cancelled.

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Bone Marrow

Container(s): Green Top (Sodium Heparin)

Preferred volume to collect: 5.0 mL

Minimum volume to collect: 1.0 mL

Neonate volume to collect: 1.0 mL

Collection Instructions:

  • Collect bone marrow and transfer marrow from syringe to plain green top sodium heparin tube. 

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Spin: No

Aliquot: No

 

Transport Temperature: Ambient

If ambient temperature exceeds 80°F or is below 40°F, please send in an insulated container. All samples should be directed to the laboratory as soon as possible.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 3 days (beyond 3 days, specimen viability will be detemined by Cytogenetics Lab)

Laboratory Retention: primary specimens 4 weeks; frozen pellets retained greater than 1 year

Test Frequency

Test frequency is not available.

Reference Range

Reference range is not available.

Performing Department

Cytogenetics

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL), Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Methodology is not available

CPT

88237

CDM Code

3108823701

Epic Test ID

1230100593

LOINC

LOINC: N/A

Reviewed Date

4/28/2023