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You have undergone specific investigations to detect a blood cell disease.

The bone marrow is inside bone. The blood cells are formed in the bone marrow of some of the bones. There are 3 different types of blood cell: red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Red blood cells are important for carrying oxygen in the blood. White blood cells are part of the body’s immune system. They fight pathogens. Platelets are important for clotting blood. The blood cells are formed from cells known as precursor cells. Throughout one’s life, these precursor cells may undergo changes. This can cause the precursor cells to multiply uncontrollably and displace healthy blood cells. These changes can cause diseases in which various blood cells do not fulfill their function properly.

To examine your cells, a sample was taken from your bone marrow. To do this, a large needle is pushed through the skin into the bone. The sample is then examined in a laboratory. Cells can also be examined in blood samples.