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Labeling
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2 unique identifiers identical to the referral form
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Amount
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1ml or more
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Collection container
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Heparin Vacutainer
Or Sterile bijoux
And Bone Marrow smear slides
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Additive/s (if any)
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Heparin
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Transportation time
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Sample should be received by IGENZ same day as sample collection.
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Transportation temperature
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Ambient DO NOT REFRIGERATE OR FREEZE
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Tests available
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FISH and Cytogenetics
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Storage of samples
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Original Sample
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1 month
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Cytogenetic slides
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3 years
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Bone Marrow Aspirate (fixed cell suspension)
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6 months
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Bone Marrow smear slides
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10 years
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FISH slides
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6 months
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Time limits for extra testing
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6 months
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Repeat examination due to analytical failure
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If bone marrow aspirate fails to yield a result, the decision to request a recollection of peripheral blood will be requested within 5 working days.
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Clinical information
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Please provide a haematology report and any other relevant information required.
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Turn around time
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G-Banded metaphase analysis
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Routine
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18 days
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Urgent
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5 days
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FISH
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Routine
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3 days
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Urgent
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24 hours
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Special Instructions
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Please note that EDTA is not the preferred anti-coagulant and its use is therefore discouraged.
Clotted bone marrow is unacceptable, however the laboratory will attempt to culture any sample received.
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