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summerfreedom · 01-28-2008, 12:54 PM

Can someone please tell me what to expect with a bone marrow test (biopsy and aspiration of fluid).
My doctor did explain the procedure to me a little bit. What else are they looking for besides leukemia?
I have a low WBC in the 2.3 range.
Years ago I had a blood transfusion (a few units) and they are also looking at other possibilities as to my low WBC, but didn't elaborate.
I also have other health problems and I am on medication all of which they said are not a factor in my low WBC.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

01-28-2008, 12:54 PM	#1
summerfreedom Newbie (female) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8	Bone Marrow Test???? Can someone please tell me what to expect with a bone marrow test (biopsy and aspiration of fluid). My doctor did explain the procedure to me a little bit. What else are they looking for besides leukemia? I have a low WBC in the 2.3 range. Years ago I had a blood transfusion (a few units) and they are also looking at other possibilities as to my low WBC, but didn't elaborate. I also have other health problems and I am on medication all of which they said are not a factor in my low WBC. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.