Unit Objectives - 1

Reading assignment:

Pages 185 - 196

Unit objectives:

1. Compare the location of red marrow at various age intervals.

2. Specify sites for bone marrow aspirate and/or biopsy in children and adults.

3. Discuss indications for bone marrow sampling.

4. Discuss advantages of bone marrow aspirate plus biopsy.

5. Review procedure for bone marrow aspirate and biopsy.