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Bone Marrow Biopsy for Histopathologic Examination*

Important Note

Use Requisition #1276 or Cerner Order: Pathology Bone Marrow Request

Methodology

Microscopic Evaluation, H&E Stain

Performing Laboratory

Rutland Regional Medical Center, Histopathology

Specimen Requirements

10mL of Bone Marrow Aspirate Material and/or core biopsy

Specimen Collection and Transport

Collect core biopsy specimen in 10% buffered formalin container.

Collect Aspirate material in 2 Green Top Sodium Heparin Tubes each with 1mL and 1 Purple top tube with remaining aspirate material.

Stable at Room Temperature. 

Day(s) Performed

Monday to Friday; 7:00AM to 4:00PM

Available as STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

CPT 85097, 88313, 88305, 88311