All of the following are procedures in which a bone marrow aspirate is indicated except:
A) Diagnosing coagulation factor deficiency
B) Staging malignancies
C) Evaluating unexplained cytopenia
D) Making primary diagnosis of hematologic malignancies

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Bone marrow aspirate is not indicated for diagnosing coagulation factor deficiency. It is usually diagnosed by specific coagulation tests such as prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), and factor assays. Bone marrow aspirate is indicated for evaluating unexplained cytopenia, making primary diagnosis of hematologic malignancies, and staging malignancies.

All of the Following Are Procedures in Which a Bone