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Bone marrow aspiration removes a small amount of
bone marrow fluid through a needle put into a bone. Bone marrow biopsy removes a small amount of bone along with bone marrow
For this procedure, the person typically lies on his or her side or stomach.
ByHealthwise StaffPrimary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal MedicineKathleen Romito, MD - Family MedicineSpecialist Medical ReviewerBrian Leber, MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology
Current as ofJuly 26, 2016
Current as of:
July 26, 2016
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Brian Leber, MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology
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