BONE MARROW ASPIRATE (REPORTING ONLY)

TEST ORDERING: Fill out test request form fully & legibly. CBC, concurrent PBF, referrer's contact information and detailed medical history are also required (bone marrow history form can be shared). Relevant history includes suspected diagnosis & any relevant investigation details (lab, imaging) as applicable. Specify the exact sample type(s) provided, anatomic site & laterality (e.g. left posterior superior iliac spine) and the fixative used. CONTAINER/ PRESERVATIVE Freshly prepared (<1 hour from collection), well spread, labeled bone marrow aspirate slides. Freshly prepared (<1 hour from collection), well spread, labeled peripheral blood film slides. GUIDANCE - YOUTUBE VIDEOS For preparation of peripheral blood films, review this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kafqQZmrgQE For preparation of bone marrow aspirate films, review this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_yOm3jaCCI For packaging of slides for transportation, review this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-Vy80b_-sI&t=2s