The following assays are typically performed on bone marrow specimens. Match each assay with the appropriate specimen type, assuming that both are available

a. Bone marrow differential
b. M:E ratio
c. Cellularity
d. Assessment of iron stores

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Bone marrow differential: bone marrow aspirate
M:E ratio: bone marrow aspirate
Cellularity: bone marrow aspirate and core biopsy; core is more accurate because marrow is in its natural environment.
Assessment of iron stores: bone marrow core biopsy

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