Cytology, bone marrow
Code:
bm
Lab:
C
Days test started:
M-Sa
TAT:
1 d
Available for:
Food Animal
Companion Animal
Specimen Type/Volume
Direct, air-dried, labelled, unstained smears.Shipping Information
Place bone marrow slides in rigid plastic or styrofoam holders to prevent breakage. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Do not include the slides in the same package with formalin-fixed tissue.Collection Protocol
Include results of concurrent CBC and clinical history. An EDTA sample for comprehensive CBC should also be collected at the time of bone marrow collection.Additional Information
Bone marrow smears, maximum of 10 smears per charge; order a CBC at the same time. Interpretation M to F.