Blood test study to help diagnose myelodysplastic syndrome
Part of Blood & lymphatic clinical trials.
This study checks whether a detailed blood-cell test can help diagnose myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a bone marrow condition that can cause low blood counts. Your results are compared with standard bone marrow testing to see how well the blood test performs.
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Who can take part
- You’re able to read or receive study information and agree to participate
- You must be an adult (18 years or older)
- Your doctor must be planning routine blood tests for you
- Your blood counts must be low in at least one area (low hemoglobin, platelets, or neutrophils)
- You need a bone marrow test with cell viewing (morphology) and chromosome testing (cytogenetics) because MDS is being considered
- You likely should not have had a red blood cell or platelet transfusion within the last 3 months
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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