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Order Code LABPNBM Park Nicollet Bone Marrow

Specimen Requirements

Procedure may be performed at Ridgeview Medical Center. Call 952-442-2191, extension 5600 to schedule procedure or to obtain detailed specimen collection instructions.

 

  1. Prepare Patient for collection per protocol necessary.
  2. Communicate with Pathology on any special timing for collection or special handling.

Routine specimens for Pathology: 

  • Submit specimen(s) in EDTA, ACD, Sodium Heparin Tube(s), or a sterile container.  The container lid must be securely tightened to prevent leakage and must be transported in a Bio-Hazard bag.
  1. Label the specimen container with EPIC patient label and EPIC collection process completed.

Reference Values

The laboratory will provide an interpretive report.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Performing Laboratory

Methodist Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Includes tissue processing, hematoxylin-and-eosin stain, and additional stains if necessary for interpretation. A pathology consultation is also included and is charged separately.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

88305 - surgical pathology, gross and microscopic

88311 - decalcification