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How do you get tested for leukemia?

How do you get tested for leukemia?

By looking at a sample of your blood, your doctor can determine if you have abnormal levels of red or white blood cells or platelets which will inndicate whether you have leukemia.

Last updated on 20 Feb 2023

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If a person has cancer, can he/she have a normal blood test?

Apart from leukemia, to detect other cancers one has to order other cancer marker tests

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Platelet count blood test: What are normal values

A normal platelet count in adults ranges from 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood

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Is a 14,000 TLC high?

Yes, 14,000 TLC is high

Last updated on 20 Feb 2023

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Can a doctor see if you have leukemia from a mono blood test?

No, doctor has to order CBC to check for leukemia first and then a confirmatory test

Last updated on 20 Feb 2023

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Can you have leukemia with a normal CBC?

Usually, leukemia will be detected in CBC as a prelimnary test. However, there might be a miss.

Last updated on 20 Feb 2023

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