Bone Marrow Facts - 1
Definitions:
Aspirate:
The
removal of cellular and liquid components from the bone
marrow by use of a syringe.
Biopsy:
Aspirate:
Applications:
The
removal of a core of bone marrow tissue by use
of a special needle (Jamshidi).
Determining
cytologic types and proportions of hematopoietic cells in marrow
Biopsy:
Evaluation
of diseases with focal lesions.
Evaluation
of diseases with “dry taps”.