A bone marrow aspiration may be used to test for:
a. aplastic anemia
b. thalassemia
c. leukemia
d. both a and c
d
Explanation:
a. aplastic anemia: yes, but c is also true
b. thalassemia: a bone marrow aspiration does not test for thalassemia
c. leukemia: yes, but a is also correct
d. both a and c: correct
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