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At Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, we believe parents and guardians can contribute to the success of the tests and invite you to participate. Please read the following information to learn about the tests and how you can help.
A bone marrow aspiration (as-per-RAY-shun) and bone marrow biopsy (BY-op-see) are tests to see if your child’s bone marrow— the fluid located in the center of large bones—is producing normal blood cells.
Because your child will receive sedation (se-DAY-shun) medication for this test, there are special rules that must be followed in the hours before the test.
For children older than 12 months:
For infants under 12 months:
For all children:
Bone marrow aspirations and bone marrow biopsies are done at the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology of Children’s Hospital. After you have registered your child at the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Registration Desk, you will be asked to sit in the waiting area.
You will be joined in the testing room by a doctor and one or two assistants who will work with your child and do the tests.
The most important role of a parent or guardian during the tests is to help your child stay calm and relaxed. The best way to help your child stay calm is for you to stay calm. Although your child may seem to be feeling pain during the tests, rest assured that the medication will keep him or her from remembering any pain afterwards.
When the doctor has taken all the samples he or she needs, the tests are over.
If your child has any special needs or health issues you feel the doctor performing the tests needs to know about, please call the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh before the tests and ask to speak with a nurse. It is important to notify us in advance about any special needs.
Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC One Children’s Hospital Drive 4401 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15224 (412) 692-5055
Children's Hospital's main campus is located in the Lawrenceville neighborhood. Our main hospital address is:
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh One Children’s Hospital Way 4401 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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