What Diagnostic Tools are Used to Identify Ineffective Hematopoiesis?
Several diagnostic tools are utilized to identify ineffective hematopoiesis. A complete blood count (CBC) can point to cytopenias, while a bone marrow biopsy provides a direct view of the marrow's cellularity and the presence of dysplastic cells. Special staining techniques, such as Prussian blue for iron or periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) for glycogen, can highlight specific cellular abnormalities. Flow cytometry and cytogenetic studies can further identify abnormal cell markers and chromosomal abnormalities.
