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Blood test results -what would tell that i have leukemia?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Change in the: Wbc low, high or circulating abnormal cells. Associated anemia and thrombocytopenia.

Answered 4/6/2013

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Dr. Agos Luca answered

See below...: As general rule, your blood test results should be interpreted by your physician. But to answer your question, a common abnormal finding in the blood of a patient with leukemia is a significantly increased WBC (white blood cell) count with or without abnormal circulating cells. Anemia (low rbc and hemoglobin) and thrombocytopenia (low platelets) are also common. Not all leukemias show high wbc.

Answered 1/7/2020

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