Aplastic Anemia
How is the condition diagnosed?
Diagnosis of aplastic anemia begins with a medical history and physical exam. The healthcare provider may order a complete blood count, or CBC, with a differential. This blood test measures the level of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
If blood tests are abnormal, the provider may order a bone marrow biopsy. This test involves inserting a special needle into the hip bone. A sample is taken from the bone marrow. It is examined under a microscope to check for the number of each kind of blood cell.
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