The bone marrow aspiration procedure is generally conducted in a hospital or outpatient setting. Here are the typical steps involved:
The patient is given a local anesthetic to numb the area, usually the back of the hip bone. A special needle is then inserted into the bone to withdraw a small amount of liquid marrow. The extracted marrow is sent to a laboratory for detailed analysis.
The procedure usually takes about 20-30 minutes, and the patient can often return home the same day.
