Bone Marrow Culture - Karyotype
10 days
Karyotyping
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Monday to Friday. 3 PM last drop off on all working days
Comprehensive chromosomal analysis; diagnose hematological malignancies and marrow disorders.
Bone Marrow aspirate or Whole blood (well-mixed to prevent clotting)
2 to 3 mL
Sodium/Lithium heparin (green cap tube)
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 2 days |
| Refrigerated | 2 days |