Test ID: 9172
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Secondary ID
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
9172
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
The evaluation of the bone marrow biopsy for diagnosis of hematologic and/or non hematologic diseases
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 tissue processing, hematoxylin-and-eosin stain, iron stain, and additional stains if necessary for interpretation.
A pathology consultation is also included and is charged separately.
Reporting Name
A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Bone Marrow Bx
Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Iron Stain
Marrow, Bone
Tissue Processing (Bone Marrow Biopsy)
Marrow, Bone
Tissue Processing (Bone Marrow Biopsy)


