Bone marrow biopsy with cyntentics

[jan85uk]

So after seeing another hemotologists.He has suggested this test.not sure what the cytogenetics bit means.Last hemotologist said about a full body ct scan.These tests are different,any information on what cytogenetics test is would be helpful.The bone marrow biopsy is where they draw out marrow from my pelvic bone I think.

[Sima1952]

Hi, Cytogenetics is the study of inheritance in relation to the structure and function of chromosomes.

[jan85uk]

Thank you.Do you know if it's a part of the biopsy test or is it a separate test??

[PMRpro]

emedicine.medscape.com/arti...

You may have to register with Medscape but it is free if I remember rightly. I hope it isn't too complex for you - I don't know your background - and maybe you know about that. If so, sorry and ignore me.

Then - to follow on:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytog...

If you scroll down to techniques it tells you what sort of things they do in cytogenetics.

Basically though they use the BMB to obtain cells which they then send to the laboratory for various appropriate assays to be carried out which can take some time as they may have to grow more cells before they can do the other stuff.

Hope this helps.

[jan85uk in reply to PMRpro]

Thank you.Very informative