Chromosome Analysis Bone Marrow | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Bone marrow transport medium
Specimen Requirement	2 mL from the first aspiration. Sterile techniques must be observed. Invert gently several times to ensure proper mixing and prevent clotting.
Specimen Storage/Transport	Store specimen at room temperature. For after office hours store at 4-8^oC in lab reception refrigerator. Transport to lab as soon as possible.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	18 days
Reference Value(s)	-
Testing Laboratory Location	KKH
Laboratory	Cytogenetics
Contact Number	6394 1392
Day and Time Performed	When requested, appointment to be made with Haematology lab
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Lab Cytogenetics
Additional Information	Transport container obtainable from cytogenetics lab.

Change History Notes

11 Jan 2023 12:00 AM

Updated Specimen Requirement, Specimen Storage / Transport.

Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025