All the information you need to know about Bone marrow test

1. All the information you need to know about Bone marrow test Human body is made up of some very complicated organs which may seem small in size but do some huge contributions in our body. Bone marrow is one such thing. It is a soft sponge-like tissue found in the middle of almost every other bone. These bone marrow helps in forming different type of blood cells such as- Red blood cells, White blood cells, fat, cartilage and platelets. There are two types of marrow red and yellow. Red marrow is mainly found in your flat bones such as your hip and vertebrae and as your age increases your marrow turns yellow due to a rise in fat cells. We at Haempath labs are equipped with latest technology that provides you accurate and fast bone marrow reporting. Bone marrow test is performed to check the functioning of this part. By this test we make sure that bone marrow is working correctly and making normal amounts of blood cells.

2. Types of Bone marrow tests: Bone marrow test is an important process that analyzes any bone marrow disorder, blood disorder or any type of cancer. In this test we will extract marrow from hip bone and the sample will then be used for diagnosing. There are mainly two types of process done during bone marrow tests: Bone marrow aspiration: In this process a small amount of bone marrow fluid is removed. Bone marrow biopsy: In this process small amount of bone marrow tissue is analyzed. When we need bone marrow tests: Track your health regularly and if you notice any drop or abnormal rise in blood cells consult your doctor immediately. Your Doctor may order a bone marrow aspiration and a bone marrow biopsy if other blood tests show any abnormality in your red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets level. Some other symptoms are- Anemia Bone marrow diseases like Myelofibrosis and myelodiplasticsyndrome Leukopenia Leukemia Lymphomas Thrombocytopenia Hemochromatosis Infection Fever Any other condition that affects your blood cell production and there types.

3. Risks of bone marrow test: Haempath labs are expert in handling complicated tests like bone marrow test. We understand the importance of accurate test reports thus we have installed some of the internationally acclaimed testing machines to serve you with the best services. But still there are some risks associated with these tests that need to be known before going for this option: allergic reaction to anesthesia infection pain at the site where the biopsy was done Redness swelling, excessive bleeding at the site fever It is also found in studies that there is 1% chance of getting haemorrhage due to bone marrow tests. If these risks persist for more than two days consult your doctor immediately. Process of Bone marrow test: The first and foremost thing that your health care provider will do is to monitor your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature. You may also be given a mild sedative, which will help you relax. You'll lie down on your side depending on which bone will be used for testing. Mostly the samples are taken from the hip bone. Your body will be covered with cloth and the site will be cleaned with an antiseptic. You will get an injection of a numbing solution to make the area numb. The health care provider will then take the sample.

4. It takes about 10 minutes to perform both bone marrow aspiration and biopsy First, the health care provider will insert a needle through the bone and pull out bone marrow fluid and cells and after that they will use a special tool that is inserted into the bone to take out a sample of bone marrow tissue. After the test, the site will be covered with a bandage. Haempath labs have a team of highly qualified health care providers that work dedicatedly to serve the nation. We make sure that you get the best results at affordable cost.