A local anesthetic can be infused in the intended region of aspiration. The bone marrow needle can be flushed with an anticoagulant (either heparin or EDTA can be used). Use of the anticoagulant ...

The doctor puts a needle into your hip to suck out some bone marrow ... shows the structure of the bone marrow inside the bone, whereas the aspiration takes just the bone marrow cells. Your nurse will ...

Your doctor then uses a needle to take the bone marrow sample. You can get results in 3-4 days, but it may take longer. If tests show that you have PV, your doctor can help you choose the best ...