In which of the following situations would a bone marrow aspirate and biopsy possibly be used as an aid for diagnosis?

Bone marrow biopsies are helpful diagnostic tools in:

Evaluation of anemia and thrombocytopenia

Evaluation of cytopenias

Diagnosing leukemias

Can be part of evaluation for FUO

Bone marrow biopsies are NOT used as screens for hematologic issues during routine check-ups.

Hematology

In which of the following situations would a bone marrow aspirate and biopsy possibly be used as an aid for diagnosis? (Select all that apply)
A . Evaluation of anemia and thrombocytopenia
B. Evaluation of cytopenias
C. Diagnosis of leukemias
D. Evaluation of fever of unknown origin (FUO)
E. Screening for hematologic issues during routine check-ups

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Answer: A,D