Bone Marrow Chromosomes for LabPlus

Testing Laboratory

Department

Refer to Testing Lab link

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

BMCH

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7157

Synonyms

Bone Marrow Cytogenetics,
Bone Marrow/Blood Cancer Cytogenetics

Specimen Type

• Bone Marrow

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Please refer to Additional Information below
• Specimen Container

Collection instructions:
Consult with Haematology Registrar, Haematologist or send a reference to arrange a bone marrow biopsy.

Laboratory instruction:
*IMPORTANT: Only sent to LabPlus on AML patients that are being transferred to Auckland Hospital- otherwise sent to IGENZ.

If 2 LabPlus tests requested, then use 2 separate barcode numbers.
Refrigerate overnight if transport delayed.
Photocopy the request form and send with the computer generated form to LabPlus.

Contact Information