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What is a bone marrow aspiration?
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 09 Dec 2024
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Why is the bone marrow test done for anemia?
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.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
What is the meaning of 'MPN' in a blood test result?
MPN stands for myeloproliferative neoplasms. MPN is diagnosed by examining samples of your blood and bone marrow. Sometimes the diagnosis of MPN is only made when other causes of altered blood count have been excluded.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Which doctor should I see for hemoglobin?
One can see a general practioner (GP) for low hemoglobin.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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