Bone Marrow Biopsy

A needle is inserted into the posterior iliac crest of the pelvis under local anesthesia to aspirate and collect a core sample of bone marrow. Used to diagnose blood cancers, anemia, and assess treatment response.

Bone Marrow Biopsy is recommended for patients with specific symptoms, abnormal test results, or as part of a planned treatment pathway. Your Hematology specialist will evaluate your suitability.

Bone Marrow Biopsy is typically performed with Local anesthesia with optional IV sedation. The anaesthesia team will review your health history and allergies before the procedure.

The typical duration is noted in the quick stats above. This may vary depending on complexity and individual patient factors.

Risks include minor discomfort, bruising, rare infection, and in some cases incomplete results requiring repeat testing. Serious complications are uncommon but are discussed at consent.

Bone Marrow Biopsy has a documented success rate of 99% at accredited centres. Individual outcomes depend on the underlying condition, patient health, and care team expertise.