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What is a bone marrow aspiration?

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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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What is pancytopenia?

If you have leukemia, your blood cells count will likely show higher than usual levels of white blood cells, which include leukemic cells. You may also have lower than usual red blood cell and platelet cell counts. If all three types are low, this is known as pancytopenia

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 names of some common blood tests?

CBC, KFT, LFT and HBA1C

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What are the normal ranges for blood test results?

A normal hemoglobin level is 13.2-16.6 grams per deciliter (g/dL) for males and 11.6-15 g/dL for females. If your hemoglobin levels are very low and you must consult a doctor immediately. Consider Apollo247 for quick consultation.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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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 09 Dec 2024

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