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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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When you get a blood test what all does it check for?
When we get a blood test, it checks for hemoglobin levels, how well the organs are working and also checks for cancers and other chronic diseases.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Are metamyelocytes typically present on blood tests?
Metamyelocytes are not normally present in the peripheral blood, but can be seen in infectious or inflammatory states, and in other reactive and neoplastic conditions.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
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