Test ID: BM
Chromosome Analysis, Hematologic Disorders, Bone Marrow
Secondary ID 
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
8506
NY State Approved Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
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
Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
The following algorithms are available in Special Instructions:
-Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: Guideline to Diagnosis and Follow-up
-Myelodysplastic Syndrome: Guideline to Diagnosis and Follow-up
-Myeloproliferative Neoplasm: A Diagnostic Approach to Bone Marrow Evaluation
-Malignant Lymphoma, Guideline for Bone Marrow Staging Studies
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
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Chromosome Analysis, Bone Marrow
Hematologic Chromosome Analysis
Karyotype, Bone Marrow
Hematologic Chromosome Analysis
Karyotype, Bone Marrow
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