What are the factors that affect the Bone Marrow Biopsy Test?
A recent blood transfusion or treatment with medications that contain iron can affect bone marrow biopsy results. Rough handling, contamination, or inadequate refrigeration of the bone marrow sample can cause inaccurate test results. Previous radiation treatment to the site where the bone marrow sample is removed may affect test results. Obtaining a bone marrow sample from the hipbone of an obese person may be difficult. It may be easier to use the front of the hipbone (anterior iliac crest) or the breast bone (sternum).
