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Bone Marrow Biopsy - How is Bone Marrow Biopsy done?
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The biopsy needle is inserted through the skin and into the bone to reach the bone marrow. Once inside the bone, the center portion of the needle is removed and a syringe is attached to the end of the needle and the marrow (which is liquid) is withdrawn. |
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Ranganatha
Posted on: 03/18/2010 Doctor has suggested "Bone Marrow test" for my wife due to Hb being less than 5.5 , Which is nearest place for me to take test from Sedam, Gulbarga, Karnataka. Where can I take this test ? How much time is required
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