- Test Name
- Bone Marrow aspiration and biopsy
- Aliases
- Provincial Mnemonic
- BMDIF
- LOINC Test Code
- Description and Primary Use
- Used to detect various hematological disorders and malignancies
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- 7 business days for reporting when performed at EH/10-14 day when referred in from other RHAs
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Aspirate slide made at bedside/bone marrow biopsy requires transportation media
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Hematology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Select category 3 and category 4 laboratory sites
- Last Updated
- 04-Jun-18