BONE MARROW BIOPSY TISSUE EXAMINATION

Synonyms: Bone marrow core 
Specimen: Bone Marrow Core 
Container:  
Volume: Entire bone marrow specimen 
Minimum Volume:  
Specimen Collection: Bone marrow core biopsy. 
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Place specimen in B Plus fixative, note time placed in fixative, transport to Pathology as soon as possible, room temperature. 
Lab Code: PATH 
Requisition: Bone Marrow See Test Requisition 20 (outpatient)  
Test Includes: Gross and microscopic examination with diagnosis 
Critical Value:  
Test Frequency: Monday - Friday 
Routine TAT: 1-3 working days 
CPT Code(s): 88305, 88311 
LCD or NCD:  
Methodology Used: See Addendum XVII