Why would a bone marrow aspirate be needed as a specimen for cytogenetic analysis in a patient with a lymphoma?
a. Bone marrow aspirate is an optimal source of rapidly dividing cells.
b. Bone marrow cells have good reactivity to colchicine.
c. It would indicate possible metastasis of the lymphoma to that of other hematopoietic organs.
d. Lymphoma cells are always present in the bone marrow if the patient has minimal residual disease.
Correct Answer: C
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