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What are the chances of finding a bone marrow match?

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What are the chances of finding a bone marrow match?

You are most likely to find a match in a brother or sister only. Other relatives are not a match.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Where does the bone marrow occur in our body?

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 09 Dec 2024

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What is the cost of a bone marrow biopsy?

The cost varies from lab to lab. They are in the range of 1500 to 2500 Rupees

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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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 09 Dec 2024

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What are the things a simple blood test results lack?

Neurological disease such as stroke, motor neurone disease, Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis aren't diagnosable from blood tests. Similarly, the diagnoses of depression, schizophrenia, ADHD and autism lack a specific blood diagnostic marker.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What is the purpose of a hemoglobin test?

Hemoglobin tests are a part of complete blood count. They are done to check for anemia, a condition in which your body has fewer blood cells than normal.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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