TREPHINE BONE MARROW BIOPSY/ CLOT SECTION (REPORTING ONLY)

Test Name

Aliases

BM BIOPSY REPORTING

Abbreviations

BMB

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

HEMATOLOGY

Sub Department

GENERAL

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

TAT Units

DAYS

Test Requirements

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) collected, anatomic site & laterality (e.g. left posterior superior iliac spine) and the fixative used. CONTAINER/ PRESERVATIVE Trephine biopsy in 10% neutral buffered formalin in a leak proof container OR if the biopsy is already processed, in formalin fixed paraffin embedded block (FFPE). GUIDANCE - YOUTUBE VIDEOS For preparation of peripheral blood films, review this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kafqQZmrgQE For preparation of 10% neutral buffered formalin, see this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr2y4-fAOs4

Clinical Utility

Variable e.g. assess unexplained cytopenias (anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia), unexplained cytoses (polycythemia, leukocytosis, thrombocytosis), suspected malignancy or infiltration (leukemia, lymphoma, myeloproliferative neoplasms, metastatic disease), pyrexia of unknown origin, infectious diseases (e.g. leishmaniasis), B symptoms (unintentional weight loss, drenching night sweats, fever) etc.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026