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Bone Marrow Tests

Bone marrow is a soft, spongy tissue found in the center of your bones. Bone marrow makes different types of blood cells, including:

For everyone & professionalsReviewed 2026-10-18

What it is for

Bone marrow tests are used to help find the cause of too many or too few blood cells, or blood cells that don't look normal. The results can help: Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine. Medical test information is public domain. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.

Limitations

Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.

Also known as

  • bone marrow examination

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