BONE MARROW

Bone marrow sampling (aspiration and trephine core biopsy) is usually performed at the posterior iliac crest.3 Aspirations and biopsies may be unilateral or bilateral, depending on the indication for the bone marrow biopsy as well as clinician preference. Rarely, a sternal aspiration may be performed if only a bone marrow aspirate specimen is necessary. Sternal aspirations should only be ... ................
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