It is harder to secure a new car loan if your credit score is low. However, that same lender may approve your request for a used vehicle, including a certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle from a dealer. You might also check with your bank or credit union to arrange financing on your own.
Temporal artery biopsy. A temporal artery biopsy is most commonly used to test for giant cell arteritis. During the procedure, the skin on the side of your head is numbed with a local anaesthetic.An incision is made close to the hairline in front of your ear, and a small sample of your temporal artery is removed.lood tests. If your GP suspects you may have giant cell arteritis, they'll refer you for blood tests to help assess the levels of inflammation inside your body. Two blood tests that you may have are erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP).
Why It Is Done. A bone marrow aspiration, biopsy, or both are done to: 1  Look for the cause of problems with red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets in people who have conditions such as thrombocytopenia, anemia, or an abnormal white blood cell count. bone marrow biopsy removes a small amount of bone and a small amount of fluid and cells from inside the bone (bone marrow). A bone marrow aspiration removes only the marrow.