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Bone marrow aspiration |
| Overview Risks Results |
| Alternative Names: |
| Iliac crest tap; Sternal tap |
| Normal Values: |
| The marrow should contain hematopoietic cells (blood forming), fat cells, and connective tissues. |
| What abnormal results mean: |
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The examination of the bone marrow can help diagnose myelofibrosis, granulomas, lymphoma, cancer, anemias, causes of thrombocytopenia (low platelets), and thrombocytosis (high platelets). In addition to examination of the marrow smear, genetic studies can be performed. Different stains may help in identifying a type of cancer or anemia. Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:
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Bone marrow aspiration |
Sternum - view of the outside (anterior) |
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