Blood and Bone Marrow Basics

This interactive patient education tutorial gives basic information about blood, blood tests, and bone marrow tests. It explains the different types of blood cells, how they are made, and discusses some of the different types of blood tests and bone marrow tests your doctor might order. There are many blood tests that can help your doctor and healthcare providers diagnose and treat you better. Understanding the different types of cells in your blood and their function helps you better understand the purpose and results of those blood tests.

Using the buttons provided below, you may view the program either as an interactive tutorial – complete with quiz questions and sound – or as a single downloadable PDF version which can be printed. Both links will open the presentation in another window. A free flash player is required to view the interactive version and free reader is required to view the PDF version.

The National Anemia Action Council partnered with the Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation to provide this interactive patient education program. The program was approved in July 2009. If you have any questions about the creation of this presentation or use of the information, please contact NAAC at info@anemia.org. Visit our More Health Resources section to learn more about the AA&MDSIF.

Last Updated: July 17, 2009