Alert

Bone Marrow Prep

Laboratory Special Hematology and Hematopathology
Specimen Routine: SCHEDULE WITH LAB (984)974-8322- AT LEAST ONE DAY PRIOR TO PROCEDURE. If varying >15 minutes from scheduled time, reschedule with lab; See Comments
Availability Routine: Monday-Friday, 08:00-15:30 with Approval of Hem/Onc. Attending or Fellow
After 17:00 or on holidays and weekends, call Core Laboratory, (984)974-2361
Turnaround Time Varies widely, dependent on complexity of the case
Reference Range Separate report
Comments

Unexpected or emergency bone marrows must be scheduled at least 30 minutes in advance.

  • Bone marrow procedures after 15:30 Monday-Friday or on weekends/Holidays require approval of the Hematopathology Attending.
  • Call Microbiology (984)974-1805 to schedule culture assistance.

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 13, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514