Bone Marrow Examination
(Haematology)
Investigation : Bone Marrow Examination
Specimen type : EDTA
Spec container : EDTA 
Volume required : 4 ml
Turnaround : < 14 days
Bone marrow aspirate is spread onto microscope slides. These are then air-dried and may be fixed and then stained using a variety of techniques in order to assist in obtaining a diagnosis. Other than May-Grunwald routine staining ( Romanowsky), and Iron staining (Perl's), other cytochemical stains may be employed, as deemed necessary. Bone Marrow Aspirate additional information.



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