Electron Microscopy (Blood/Bone Marrow)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Refer to Testing Lab link

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UNCT

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8627

Synonyms

Blood for electron microscopy (or EM),
Buffy coat,
Buffy coat for electron microscopy (or EM),
Buffy coat preparation,
Cells for electron microscopy (or EM)

Specimen Type

• Bone Marrow
• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Must inform Special Haematology Labplus – 3074949 ext. 22065 prior to sending.
LabPlus Electron Microscopy - Phone: 9236474 (from an external line and 09 9236474 from outside Auckland.)
Or 09 3737 599 extensions 86474 or 86052

Transport at room temperature.
Refrigerated 2°C to 8°C for up to 7 days. If sample arrives too late in the day it may be refrigerated overnight and then processed.
Please enter in clinical details: Uncoded test = Electron Microscopy

Referral Laboratory URL for Bone Marrow sample: https://northernlabstestguide.health.nz/test/bone-marrow-electron-microscopy-bm-em/

Contact Information