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Aplastic Anemia

Aplastic Anemia | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

Diagnosis of aplastic anemia begins with a medical history and physical exam. The healthcare provider may order a complete blood count, or CBC, with a differential. This blood test measures the level of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

If blood tests are abnormal, the provider may order a bone marrow biopsy. This test involves inserting a special needle into the hip bone. A sample is taken from the bone marrow. It is examined under a microscope to check for the number of each kind of blood cell.

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Author: Thomas Fisher, MD
Reviewer: Melissa Sanders, PharmD
Date Reviewed: 05/14/01

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