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Posted On : 13 Jul 2006

Does a single blood transfusion {either pcv or whole blood}affect bone marrow examination. if it is so after how many days of blood transfusion bone marrow aspiration should be performed?

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pediatriconcall

Yes, a single blood transfusion affects the bone marrow examination especially the presence of blasts in a child with leukemia. If suspecting leukemia, serially monitor CBC weekly and as soon as there is a change that appears, one may do a bone marrow examination.

18 years ago

herbert

should be done after one week

18 years ago

FARHAN JAVED

NO. IT HA SNO EFFECT ON BONE MARROW SO EXAM CAN BE DONE ANY TIME

18 years ago

susan omer mohamed

18 years ago

Dr Olubanjo O. O

single blood transfusion may affect the BM as it surpresses the activities of the marrow and as such a minimum of 120days may be required before a BMA is done

18 years ago

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