Bone marrow aspiration removes a small amount of bone marrow fluid through a needle put into a bone. Bone marrow biopsy removes a small amount of bone along with bone marrow fluid.
For this procedure, the person typically lies on their side or stomach.
Current as of: May 1, 2026
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