Bone Marrow Aspirate Smear
Imaging & Scans
≈ ¥20-50
(≈ $3-7)
15 min
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Description
Estimated cost for Bone Marrow Aspirate Smear at general public hospitals in China is about ¥15-40, and at Grade 3A hospitals about ¥20-50, varying by hospital tier and region.
Main Uses
Bone marrow aspirate smears are primarily used to diagnose and monitor blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. They are also used to evaluate unexplained cytopenias, assess the effectiveness of cancer treatments, and investigate suspected bone marrow failure or infiltration by non-hematologic malignancies.
Normal Range
The normal range for a bone marrow aspirate smear includes: Myeloid to Erythroid (M:E) ratio of 2-4:1, blast cells less than 5%, and the presence of all stages of hematopoietic cell development in appropriate proportions. Additionally, there should be no abnormal cells or signs of infection.
Low Values - Possible Causes
Aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, certain viral infections like parvovirus B19, exposure to radiation or chemotherapy, and autoimmune disorders can lead to low values in a bone marrow aspirate smear.
High Values - Possible Causes
Leukemias, particularly acute leukemias, polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, primary myelofibrosis, and other myeloproliferative neoplasms can cause high values in a bone marrow aspirate smear.