Marshfield - Call Clinical Microscopic (ext.16383) to notify department that a Bone Marrow is requested. Provide department with patient information and test requests to include Flow Cytometry, Cytogenetics and miscellaneous testing. Technologist prepares approximately 10 bone marrow aspirate smears and 4 touch prep smears, collects for other testing and places the aspirate clot and biopsy/core specimens in alcoholic zinc formalin fixative.
Other Facilities - Call Clinical Microscopic at 800-222-5835 (ext. 16383) when sending a bone marrow specimen. Department will take information for Flow Cytometry and Cytogenetics, if applicable.
Submit:
1) At least 4 bone marrow aspirate smears and 2 touch prep smears in a slide holder.
2) A peripheral EDTA blood smear and results of a recent Hemogram (CBC) and differential.
3) Clot and core specimens in 10 mL of alcoholic zinc formalin fixative. Parafilm containers and place containers in a biohazard bag - Keep fixative vials separate from smears as fixative fumes can damage smears.
4) A completed Bone Marrow Report form (or requisition form) for the bone marrow studies and a completed Histology Test Requisition form for the clot and core specimens. Provide patient information, diagnosis, specimen/collection information and test(s) requested.