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BHIS
9034
9172
BPRP
80910
Reference Values:
The laboratory will provide an interpretive report.
All results will be called to the physician designated on the Bone Histomorphometry Information
Sheet.
Bone Histomorphometry, Quantitative
Clinical Information: Bone histomorphometry is a very sophisticated procedure utilizing full
thickness bone biopsy. Techniques such as 2 time-interval labeling with tetracycline permit the direct
measurement of the rate of bone formation. The information derived is useful in the diagnosis of
metabolic bone diseases, including renal osteodystrophy, osteomalacia, and osteoporosis. Other
information obtainable relates to disorders such as aluminum toxicity and iron abnormalities.
Useful For: Undetermined metabolic bone disease Renal osteodystrophy Osteomalacia Osteoporosis
Paget's disease Assessing effects of therapy Identification of some disorders of the hematopoietic
system Aluminum toxicity Presence of iron in the bone
Interpretation: Computer-generated histomorphometric values are given. Normal
histomorphometric values for iliac crest are provided (female only). An interpretive report is provided.
Reference Values:
The laboratory will provide a quantitative and an interpretive report. All results will be called to the
physician designated on the Bone Histomorphometry Information Sheet.
Clinical References: Recker RR: Bone Histomorphometry: Techniques and Interpretation. Boca
Raton, FL, CRC Press, 1983
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Clinical Information: Blood cells are normally produced from bone marrow. Various diseases may
affect the blood cell production in the bone marrow, especially the hematologic diseases and the
non-hematologic diseases involving the bone marrow. See Laboratory Screening Tests for Suspected
Multiple Myeloma in Special Instructions. Also see Diagnosis and Monitoring of Multiple Myeloma in
Publications.
Useful For: The evaluation of the bone marrow biopsy for diagnosis of hematologic and/or non
hematologic diseases
Interpretation: The laboratory will provide an interpretive report of hematoxylin and eosin stained
slides, iron stain, and additional stains if necessary.
Reference Values:
An interpretive report will be provided.
Clinical References: Kass L: Procedures for performing aspiration and biopsy of bone marrow. In
Bone Marrow Interpretation. 2nd edition. Philadelphia, JB Lippincott, 1979
Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis, Molecular
Detection, PCR
Clinical Information: Pertussis is an infectious respiratory disease caused by the Bordetella
pertussis bacterium. Pertussis afflicts unvaccinated individuals, and those in whom immunity has
waned. Infants are at particular risk for severe disease and complications. Adults present with a
prolonged chronic cough illness. Bordetella parapertussis may cause a similar illness, especially in
children; however, the symptoms are less severe and of shorter duration than those associated with
Bordetella pertussis. The wide prevalence of pertussis and its changing epidemiology highlight the need
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