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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:10 pm


Diagnosis

Once the physician suspects that a patient's blood is abnormal, blood and bone marrow tests are performed to rule out leukemia. Additional tissue samples may be needed to confirm the diagnosis or to help plan treatment.




Blood Tests

To diagnose leukemia, a number of blood tests are performed. These tests are used to evaluate the type and quantity of blood cells that are present, the blood chemistry, and other factors.



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