Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Bonemarrowaspirationisaprocedurethatremovesasampleoftheliquidportionofbonemarrow.·Abonemarrowbiopsyremovesasmall,solidpieceofbone ...

During cancer care, doctors may collect a sample of a patients bone marrow to see how well these cells develop and work. This testing is called a bone marrow aspiration or a bone marrow biopsy. It can be done to diagnose some types of cancer, learn more about a diagnosis, or monitor cancer treatment.

Bone marrow is the spongy, fatty tissue inside your bodys larger bones. It has liquid and solid parts.

Bone marrow makes these types of blood cells:

Red blood cells carry oxygen to all parts of the body.

White blood cells help the body fight infection and disease.

Platelets help the blood clot and control bleeding.

This article is an overview of what to expect during a bone marrow aspiration and bone marrow biopsy. Learn more about other types of tests ...