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Bone marrow biopsy is the removal of bone marrow tissue, done using a bone marrow aspiration. The procedure is carried out to evaluate bone marrow function and also to monitor treatment of certain types of blood disorders.

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Bone Marrow Biopsy
medindia 8870 Posts Bone Marrow is the tissue present inside our long bones, which are responsible for producing blood cells. It contains stem cells, the base for producing red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and other blood components....Read More
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Ranganatha
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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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david-b-hayden
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In 2002 I had marrow removed for anterior spinal fusion surgery. As I've been getting older, pain has been getting stronger from the removal site. Lower back hip area. I don't understand how that could be. I'm 61yro now. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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