Test Name
Bone marrow pathology examination
Test Code
BMPE
Associations
Hematologic Malignancies
CPT Codes
85097, 85060, 88311 , 88305xn
Turnaround Time
3 days
Specimen Requirements
1 cm bone marrow core biopsy in formalin or B Plus fixative 4 mL (min. 0.5 mL) bone marrow aspirate in EDTA; sodium heparin for cytogenetics 5 mm^3 bone marrow aspirate clot in formalin for B-Plus 4-6 air-dried marrow aspirate smear slides 1 peripheral blood smear slide Please include a CBC report
Specimen Stability
Bone marrow core biopsy and aspirate clot are stable up to 72 hours at 18-25°C Aspirate smears and blood smears are stable indefinitely at 18-25°C Bone marrow aspirate and EDTA samples, stable 48 hours at 18-25°C
Storage & Handling
Protect from extreme temperature with ice pack. Separate ice pack from specimen.
Causes for Rejections
Improper specimen labeling; Inadequate marrow for evaluation; Improper sample submission; Formalin leakage in transit can render slides uninterpretable
Description
Hematopathology
References
Foucar.(2001). Bone Marrow Pathology 2nd edition. ASCP Press.
