Bone Marrow Biopsy Medical Test

Bone marrow is the tissue that makes blood cells. It is found in the hollow part of most bones. A bone marrow biopsy removes bone with the marrow. The biopsy of bone marrow is done first and taking fluid is often done after the biopsy. The bone marrow biopsy may be done in the health care provider's office or in a hospital. The sample is usually taken from the hip bone. The skin is cleansed, and a local anesthetic is injected to numb the skin. If you have an infection, a culture and sensitivity test of the bone marrow sample can be done. If there is a bacterial or fungal infection, the sensitivity test will show which antibiotics can be used to treat the infection. Aspiration and biopsy is often done to diagnose many blood disorders and may be used to detect whether a cancer has spread to the bone marrow. A bone marrow biopsy isn't the same as a bone biopsy. A bone biopsy takes a sample of actual bone. A bone marrow biopsy usually takes only 5 to 10 minutes. There are no restrictions for eating or drinking before the test.

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