The procedure does not begin until you are numb. Skin is cleaned with antiseptic. You will feel some pressure when the biopsy needle is inserted. You will also feel a brief, pulling pain on removal of the marrow. Remain as still as possible.
Pain disappears quickly.
A sample is drawn into the syringe. Syringe and sample are withdrawn. Adhesive bandage is applied to the biopsy site. Tissue is sent to the laboratory for analysis. Adhesive bandage is applied to the biopsy site.