Bone marrow culture

Bone marrow culture
Definition
Bone marrow culture is an examination of the soft, fatty tissue found inside certain bones. This tissue, called bone marrow, produces blood cells.

Bone marrow culture is an examination of the soft, fatty tissue found inside certain bones. This tissue, called bone marrow, produces blood cells. The test is done to find out if there is an infection inside the bone marrow.
Why is the Test Performed?

Bone marrow biopsy
Bone marrow culture
How the Test is Performed
The bone marrow will be removed from your pelvic or breast bone. Occasionally, another bone is selected.

Blood cultures
Urine cultures
Cerebrospinal fluid cultures
Bone marrow cultures
Serologic titer testing (antibody testing) ...

See also: Fever, Bone marrow aspiration, Leukemia, Anemia, Bone marrow biopsy