Unit Code 8506:
Chromosome Analysis, Hematologic Disorders, Bone Marrow
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Assisting in the diagnosis and classification of certain malignant
hematological disorders
Evaluation of prognosis in patients with certain malignant hematologic
disorders
Monitoring effects of treatment
Monitoring patients in remission
Special Instructions and Forms
Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
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Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
Includes 2 banded karyograms, analysis of 20
or more metaphases, and other techniques when required.
Reporting Name
A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Chromosomes, Hematolog, Bone Marrow
Ordering Mnemonic
An alternate Mayo code (to the Unit Code) for a test
BM
BMCH
Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Chromosome Analysis, Bone Marrow
Hematologic Chromosome Analysis
Karyotype, Bone Marrow
Soft-BM


