Bone Marrow Culture and Sensitivity with Gram Stain

General Information

Lab Name

Bone Marrow C/S w/Gram

Lab Code

BNMC

Epic Name

Bone Marrow Culture w/Gram

Description

This test is intended for the bacterial culture of bone marrow.

Synonyms

BM, BNM, Bone Marrow Bacterial Culture

Components

Specimen Type: Bone Marrow
Collection: Outside locations and clinics: Call UW-MT Microbiology Lab (206-598-6147) in advance of sending specimens. Specimens must be received before 10:30 p.m. for same day processing.

Collect bone marrow in SPS tube.

Disinfect draw site. Disinfect TUBE TOP with iodine. Do NOT allow the iodine to pool in the stopper. Allow to dry. Do NOT overfill or underfill. Inoculate the maximum volume for optimal sensitivity of culture. Underfilled tubes (<0.75 mL) will be rejected
Handling Instructions: Transport at room temperature to the Microbiology laboratory within 30 minutes of collection.

Outside locations and clinics please call UW-MT Microbiology Lab (206-598-6147) in advance of sending specimens.
Quantity: Requested: UWMC: 1.5 mL bone marrow. HMC: 2 mL bone marrow plus 2 smears.
Minimum: UWMC: 0.75 mL bone marrow. HMC: 0.75 mL bone marrow plus 2 smears.

Receiving Instructions: At login, enter the site and the tube type. Process specimen as soon as possible. Do NOT refrigerate

Lab Department

Microbiology(MC)

Frequency

Processed upon receipt, 7:00 - 22:30

Available STAT?

Yes-GRAM

Performing Location(s)

HMC	Microbiology 206-744-5858 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420
UW-MT	Microbiology 206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room # NW177, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Other Locations/Notes

UW-MT Microbiology performs testing for UW-MT and UW-NW.