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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.

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Answered 6/24/2015

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A member asked:

What are the tests for leukemia, adult chronic?

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Blood cance -Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, My readings are as Lynphocytes 4.74 X 109/L WCC 11.5 X 109/L Is these readings are normal or need further blood tests?

Regarding Blood cance -Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, My readings are as Lynphocytes 4.74 X 109/L WCC 11.5 X 109/L Is these readings are normal or need further blood tests?