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What is a bone marrow aspiration?

What is a bone marrow aspiration?

Doctors perform a bone marrow test to ascertain bone marrow diseases primarily. However, it also helps in knowing what amount of healthy cells are making healthy blood cells to rule out chronic cases of anemia or thrombocytopenia. A needle is inserted in the bone and then marrow is extracted which is known as bone marrow aspiration.

Last updated on 10 May 2023

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Can multiple blood tests cause anemia?

Though it is very rare, yes several blood sample withdrawal especially during the hospital stay can cause latrogenic anemia.

Last updated on 10 May 2023

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Is it reasonable to be sedated during a bone marrow biopsy?

Yes, one gets a local anesthesia before the bone marrow test to numb that area during aspriation/biopsy. Without the local anesthesia it will be very difficult to perform this test and it is also not advisable to do it without local anesthesia.

Last updated on 10 May 2023

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How does a bone marrow transplant work?

A bone marrow transplant involves taking cells that are normally found in the bone marrow (stem cells), filtering those cells, and giving them back either to the donor (patient) or to another person. The transplant is a part of special therapy that is given to save lives of cancer patients and certain other diseases.

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If a person has cancer, can he/she have a normal blood test?

No.Abnormal levels of white blood cells and abnormally low red blood cell or platelet counts can indicate leukemia.

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What is bone marrow, and why is it important?

Bone marrow is found in the center of most bones and has many blood vessels. There are two types of bone marrow: red and yellow. Red marrow contains blood stem cells that can become red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets. Yellow marrow consists of fat and stem cells that produce cartilage and bones in the body.

Last updated on 10 May 2023

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