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Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy.

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 fluid.

For this procedure, the person typically lies on their side or stomach.

Current as of: October 25, 2023

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