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Alternate Names
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BM, BMAT, Bone Marrow Aspirate/Trephine, Bone Marrow Trephine |
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Test Code
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BMAT |
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Testing Laboratory
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Haematology |
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Specimen Type
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Container Type
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See collection instructions
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Medicare Rebate
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Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
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Ordering Information
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For external Austin laboratories, please notify the Haematology registrars and discuss prior to the marrow being taken on ph (03) 9496 5981. Please see intructions below:
Request forms must state:
FBE + film
Morphology
Flow Cytometry - Lithium Heparin no gel 1-2ml (flow is usually done only if indicated) |
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Collection Instructions
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Please send the specimens with a cover sheet - BONE MARROW ATT: Haem Reg
Required samples:
3 - 4 x aspirate slides
1 x trephine slide
1 x film slide UNSTAINED
1 x Histo pot with trephine (10% neutral-buffered formalin)
2 x Lithium Heparin no gel
3 x EDTA
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Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
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Storage Instructions
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Store ambient at room temperature |
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Testing Frequency
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By Arrangement - Contact laboratory |
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Min Test Volume
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1mL |
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Add On Test Suitability
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Add ons for this test cannot be performed. |
