300 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115 (617) 355-6000 Clinical Services (Bone Marrow Failure Program): Diagnosis Bone marrow failure can usually be diagnosed through a comprehensive medical history, medical exam, blood tests, and a bone marrow aspirate/biopsy (using a needle to remove bone marrow cells for testing). In some patients the diagnostic process can be more extensive and requires additional sophisticated testing. The information on this website should not be taken as medical advice, which can only be given to you by your personal health care professional. Copyright © Children's Hospital Boston. All rights reserved.