What Is Aplastic Anemia?
6. How Is Aplastic Anemia Diagnosed?
There are two basic tests your doctor may run to diagnose aplastic anemia. The first is a simple blood test. This test gauges the levels of red blood cells, platelets and white blood cells to determine if they are in the normal range.
The second test your doctor may order is a biopsy of your bone marrow. A small amount of bone marrow is extracted and studied. The results can determine the number of blood cells in your bone marrow and help rule out other blood disorders so that treatment can be more focused.
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