Microbiology
| Full details for "Bone Marrow". | |
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Name |
Bone Marrow |
Alternative name/Profile |
Bone Marrow aspirate / Bone marrow biopsy / Typhoid fever / Salmonella typhi / Brucellosis / Histoplasma / Disseminated fungal infection |
Department |
Microbiology |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Bone marrow biopsy/aspirate |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
Sterile universal container, blood culture bottle |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily |
Turnaround time |
5 days |
Availability |
Monday - Sunday |
Notes |
Specimens of less than 0.5 ml: Sterile universal container Send sample to the laboratory without delay. Sample should be refrigerated if not transported immediately |
Related links |
UK Standards for Microbiology Investigations: |
Reference range |
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Last updated |
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:54:46 IST |