Alberta Precision Laboratories

Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

Test Name/Synonym:

Bone Marrow Cell Differential
(Synonym: BM Cell Diff, BM Diff, Bone Marrow Differential, Bone Marrow Diff)

Ordering Alert:

Pre-booking is required.
CBC with Differential and Reticulocyte must also be ordered.

Calgary Zone
	FMC: Call 403-944-8165 to book
	ACH: Call 403-955-7382 to book
	PLC: Call 403-943-4602 to book
	RGH: Call 403-943-3420 to book
	SHC: Call 403-956-1355 to book
Central Zone	Call 403-309-2847 or 1-877-309-2847 to book
Edmonton Zone
	UAH: Call 780-407-7484 to book
	GNH: Call 780-735-9627 to book
	RAH: Contact the Hematologist at the RAH first at 780 735-4111
	MIS: Contact Hematology Consult team via UAH switchboard at 780-407-8822
North Zone	GPRH: Contact Specimen Receiving at 825-412-4373 to book
South Zone
	Physician MUST complete a Bone Marrow Request form before or at the time of the collection
	CRH: Call 403-388-6201 to book
	MHRH: Call 403-502-8648 EXT 1144 to book

Shipping and Handling Alert:

South Zone: All bone marrow MUST be collected, packaged and ready for transport by 1130 hrs.

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB1295

Specimen Type:

Bone Marrow

Specimen Source:

Bone Marrow Aspirate and Bone Marrow Biopsy

Primary Container:

LAVENDER EDTA

Specimen Collection Requirements:

8 bone marrow particle smears (squash) and 8 bone marrow direct aspirate smears (push), 4 touch prep and 4 smears of peripheral blood.

Test Resources:

Bone Marrow Pathology Requisition (22230)

Routine Turn Around Time:

Stat is available if approved by Hematopathologist.

Testing Schedule:

Calgary Zone	Monday to Friday
Central Zone	Mon to Fri - Not available Stat. Contact Lab Booking at 403-309-2847 or 1-877-309-2847 for an appointment.
Edmonton Zone	Monday to Friday
South Zone CRH	Monday to Thursday 0800-1100 Friday: only if urgent and approved by Hematology or Pathologist
South Zone MHRH	Monday to Thursday at 09:00

Reference Interval:

See Laboratory Report.

Critical Value:

See Laboratory Report.

Testing Area:

Hematology

Performing Site:

Calgary Zone	Foothills Medical Centre
Central Zone	Red Deer Regional Hospital
Edmonton Zone	University of Alberta Hospital
North	Referred to University of Alberta Hospital
South Zone	Chinook Regional Hospital, Medicine Hat Regional Hospital

Additional Test Information:

The pathologist may order additional tests and/or stains as needed to aid diagnosis

Contact Comments:

1-877-868-6848
Calgary Zone: Contact Special Hematology (403-944-1975) for additional assistance/information.

Last Updated On:

Tuesday, November 4, 2025