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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.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 7/31/2012

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