What is involved in a bone marrow test to see if you are a match for someone?

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2006-10-25 12:29:28 · 4 answers · asked by Derek H 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health

Here a site with the information you're looking for.

http://www.livingdonorsonline.org/marrow/marrow4.htm

Hope this helps!

2006-10-25 12:33:47 · answer #1 · answered by IAINTELLEN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

they basically scrape the inside of your bone to run tests. hurts like a mother. save a life.

2006-10-25 12:37:17 · answer #2 · answered by phantasmo 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋

they have to remove bone marrow from you... usually from your lower back.... quite painful...

2006-10-25 12:36:44 · answer #3 · answered by j H 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

check ur HLA compactibility

2006-10-25 12:38:02 · answer #4 · answered by sameer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋