Bone marrow biopsy may be needed for those with blood problems. In order to treat the exact concern, a smear test will be needed. Let’s see how much it will cost you.
Price of Smear
The price of bone marrow biopsy in the Philippines may start from Php 3,600 to Php 25,000 depending on what the test involves.
Cheapest Option
In our bid to find the cheapest rate, it can be as low as Php 2,000 if you are going to have it in a government hospital. We always thought that public hospitals are affordable which is usually true. This may surprise you but one example is the Jose Reyes Memorial hospital’s price at Php 520.
The test may be needed by those with blood problems, for example anemia. It may also be combined with aspiration so that a single price will be applied.
Discounts
You may be able to use your Philhealth account for medical procedures such as this and we found that you will be covered for at least Php 10,000.
Health cards may cover the doctor’s fee and the facility fee of the hospital for a bone marrow biopsy exam. You should initially file for the approval first.
Children’s Biopsy
Some children may need to undergo a bone marrow biopsy due to blood related problems. The doctor may provide instructions on how it can be done. The price of bone marrow smear test for children may start from Php 6,000 and above.
What For?
We may not be familiar with this test but Mayoclinic explains that it can be used to detect cancers or unknown causes of fevers.
References: Mayoclinic, ClevelandClinic
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