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What Is A Bone Marrow Aspirate Procedure?

April 26, 2017aspirate bone marrow procedure

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What Is A Bone Marrow Aspirate Procedure?

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Bone marrow is the spongy material found in the center of most large bones in the body. Bone marrow produces red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. A small sample of these cells is aspirated (withdrawn) through a needle in the area of the hip bone. The procedure takes about 15 – 20 minutes to perform and does not weaken the bone or damage the bone marrow.