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Can a complete blood count (cbc) determine leukemia?
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Yes: Yes it can very very high count much above normal values and values with infection can suggest leukemia.
Answered 4/24/2019
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Yes: A complete blood count is the first test that would be done to evaluate for the possibility of leukemia.
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