Specimen Information

Call Hematology (847-5121) for assistance. Technologist assistance is available. Physician collects bone marrow. Pathologist consultation is available.

Bone marrow/peripheral blood: Collect in a or sodium heparin tube. A minimum of 1.0 mL of bone marrow is required.  A full 5-10 mL tube of peripheral blood is preferred, with a 2.0 mL the minimum.  EDTA tubes are acceptable but are not stable as long.  Lithium Heparin, ACD, and clot tubes are not acceptable.  All samples should be kept at ambient temperature after collection and during transport.