Autologous Transplant
Pre-BMT Phase
Pre-BMT Diagnostic Tests

Many diagnostic tests are done prior to having a blood and marrow transplant. Some patients will have these tests completed before they are admitted to hospital. Others will have the tests completed soon after admission. This will depend upon the admission date and the schedule that has been set up for each patient. Tests that have to be completed on most patients prior to a BMT are:

• Blood tests, including testing for exposure to hepatitis and HIV (the AIDS virus)
• Bone marrow biopsy
• Chest x-ray
• Dental x-ray
• Electrocardiogram (ECG)
• A heart function study (RVG)
• Lung function tests (PFTs)

To learn more about these tests, go to Procedures & Diagnostic Tests.

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