Bone Marrow Biopsies (Aspirate)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

BMB

Test Code (Numeric Code)

1226

Laboratory Handling

Transport

Transport at ambient temperature (8-24°C).

Registration

Registered as BMB

Laboratory

LabPlus Special Haematology

Sample Stability

Refrigerated 2°C to 8°C for up to 7 days

Turnaround Time

1 day

Performed daily from Monday to Friday.

Specimen Type

  • Bone Marrow

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Please refer to Additional Information below
Acceptable
  • Please refer to Additional Information below

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Please refer to Additional Information below
Acceptable
  • Please refer to Additional Information below

Pre-testing Requirements

All bone marrows must be approved by special haematology. Please contact the ext 22065.

Additional Specimen Information

Please contact special haematology for specimen requirements.

Last updated: 01/09/2026