What are they used for?Bone marrow tests are used to:Find out the cause of problems with red blood cells, white bloods, or plateletsDiagnose and monitor blood disorders, such as anemia, polycythemia vera, and thrombocytopeniaDiagnose bone marrow disordersDiagnose and monitor certain types of cancers, including leukemia, multiple myeloma, and lymphomaDiagnose infections that may have started or spread to the bone marrow
