| Test Description |
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Test Name
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Bone Marrow Biopsy |
| Synonym(s) |
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Description
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The bone marrow biopsy evaluation is clinically relevant in the diagnosis of hematological and/or non hematological diseases. |
| Methodology |
Paraffin section with hematoxylin and iron stains. |
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Performed
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Monday through Friday |
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Turnaround Time
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Most diagnoses are rendered within 24 hours by telephone or fax. Reports are then mailed. If additional studies are required that will delay a final report; a telephone progress report will be made and an estimate of the time necessary to issue a final report will be provided. |
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Specimen Requirements
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Fix specimen in formalin for 1-2 hours, and send fixed marrow core.
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| Rejection Criteria: |
Specimens other than bone marrow core. |
| CPT Code(s) |
88321, Basic consultation and report on referred material; or
88323, Consultation and report on referred material which required slide preparation; or
88325, Consultation with review of records and specimens, and report of referred material. Other immunohistochemical stains codes may apply.
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| Reference Range |
The laboratory will provide an interpretive report. |
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Contact
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Clinical and Technical Support for Morphology Services
Brian M. Levenson, M.D., Interim Morphology Services Medical Director
214-648-6820
Zenaida Rivas, MT (ASCP), Morphology Services Manager
214-645-2987
Customer Service (214) 645-7057 or Toll Free (877) 887-8136
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