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Chapter-04 Bone Marrow Aspiration and Bone Marrow Biopsy: Procedures and Methodologies

BOOK TITLE: Laboratory Techniques in Haematology

Author
1. T Singh
2. P Sharma
ISBN
9788184482201
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10438_4
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2008
Pages
20
Author Affiliations
1. Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Hospitals, New Delhi
2. Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Hospitals, New Delhi
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Abstract

Bone marrow examination is an important procedure in diagnosis of various hematological and non hematological disorders. The chapter gives indications of doing bone marrow aspiration as well as bone marrow biopsy. It also gives the procedure for doing bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. It gives detailed methodology for processing bone marrow biopsy along with staining procedure applicable to bone marrow biopsy. Immunohistochemistry is an important technique which has been touched upon in the chapter pertaining to bone marrow biopsy. A simplified protocol has been given. Special sample handling requirements for various hematological tests have been mentioned in the form of a table.

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