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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

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