Question 1

what test do doctors do to diagnose leukemia?

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Leukemia: A diagnosis of leukemia is usually suspected by looking at a "complete blood count" and by viewing the blood underneath a microscope. It is then confirmed by performing a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, and sending the samples for special genetic testing.

Question 2

can a complete blood count test diagnose leukemia or other cancers?

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Sometimes: Most leukemia have an abnormal CBC that will at least raise the suspicion of leukemia; leukemic cells in the blood are often sufficient to make the initial call; when leukemia is confined to the marrow ("aleukemic leukemia"), there are usually some suggstive CBC abnormalities. Most other cancers can't be spotted on the CBC and even in the advanced stages the CBC is often normal.

Question 3

high deductible. limited coverage of outpatient care. would really help to know what tests, evaluations are required to diagnose chronic myelogenous leukemia and follow it after treatment.?

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Nccn.org: Awful predicament.  CML is one of the success stories with the new therapies, but proper follow up is important to assure optimal long term survival on the new oral agents.  There are good patient assistance programs to assist with your medications. Review the web address above and CML page with your doc to plan the needed tests.

Question 4

what tests show leukemia?

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CBCj, flow cytometry: Leukemia is suspected when abnormal cells our found in the blood, or when blood counts are very low.  The first test is the CBC (complete blood count).  If abnormal cells are in the blood, they can be identified by flow cytometry, which analyzes compounds on the surface of blood cells.  The definitive test otherwise is a bone marrow aspirate and biopsy, usually taken from the pelvic bone.

Question 5

how do you diagnose leukemia?

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Blood or bone marrow: Typically this s diagnosed by a bone marrow test.  In the marrow will be the abnormal proliferation of cells of the same type.  At times, these cells in the can "spill" into the blood.  When this occurs, the leukemia s diagnosed on blood tests.  Even when noticed in the blood, a marrow test is usually performed as well.

Question 6

will leukemia show up on a routine test?

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Possibly: An abnormal blood count or smear would often be the first step to make us concerned. Often other test such as bone marrow are helpful. 
An abnormal blood test is not  absolute for leukemia.

Question 7

what are the tests for leukemia, adult acute?

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Acute leukemia: Acute leukemia is diagnosed by looking at the complete blood count (cbc), peripheral blood smear, bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, flow cytometry, and cytogenetics. It can also cause abnormalities in serum chemistries such as potassium, bun, creatinine, calcium, phosphorus, ldh, and uric acid.

Question 8

when testing for leukemia, what are the tests?

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CBC: A complete blood count (CBC) usually is the simplest test to raise a suspicion to do further testing to prove or disprove leukemia. A bone marrow biopsy has traditionally been used to diagnose leukemia. Some leukemias can be diagnosed with a blood test called flow cytometry if there are enough leukemia cells circulating in the blood. A combination of these tests provides a more complete profile.

Question 9

what are the tests for leukemia, adult chronic?

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Varies: Typical tests include blood examination under the microscope and flow cytometry which is enough to diagnose chronic lymphocytic leukemia (cll). For chronic myeloid leukemia (cml), a bone marrow biopsy is also necessary.

Question 10

how do to know you have leukemia without any test ?

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Suspected only: Leukemia frequently detected in a routine blood test, before symptoms begin. One may find signs suggesting leukemia such as  pale skin from anemia and swelling of your lymph nodes, liver and spleen. Conformation by blood tests. Your doctor can determine if you have abnormal levels of white blood cells or platelets — which may suggest leukemia. Bone marrow test may additionally be recommend.

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