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Bone marrow biopsy
Bone-marrow transplant
Bone marrow aspiration
Sternum - view of the outside (anterior)
 
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Bone marrow aspiration

Alternative names:

iliac crest tap; sternal tap

What the risks are:

There may be some bleeding at the puncture site. More serious risks are very rare.

Special considerations:

This test should not be done if the person has a severe bleeding disorder.


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