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Bone Marrow Biopsy (cont.)

Medical Author:
Troy M Falck, MD
Coauthor:
Darilyn Campbell Falck, MD
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Jeter (Jay) Pritchard Taylor III, MD

Bone Marrow Biopsy Preparation

  • You may receive instructions about not eating food or drinking liquids before the procedure.
  • Notify your doctor about all allergies, previous reactions to medications, if you have had any bleeding problems in the past, or if you are pregnant.
  • Before the procedure, you will be asked to change into a patient gown.
  • Depending on your doctor, you may have an IV placed or your blood drawn.
  • You may be given some medicine to help you relax.
  • You may be asked to position yourself on your stomach or your side depending on the site the doctor chooses to use.
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