Bone Marrow Aspiration

Collecting sample from bone marrow may be required to diagnosecertain diseases, particularly the genetic diseases (storage diseases). Sample is collected from the femur with a special needle. The procedure is performed as a hip muscle injection and does not disturb the patient more than that. Contrary to common beliefs, it has no detrimental effects on children. Only 1 ml of bone marrow sample which similar to blood is collected. There are no preparations to be made by family, the site that the sample to be collected is numbed during the procedure. A sedative is also given to the patient before procedure when needed. Patient may continue the daily life after the procedure.