Testing for Leukemia
Doctors use a variety of tests to check for leukemia. These include physical exams, blood tests, biopsies of the bone marrow, and spinal taps. It's important to know what these tests look for and what to expect during and after the test.
How Leukemia is Diagnosed
Many different types of tests are used to find and diagnose leukemia. Find out what common tests are, how they're done, and what each test is measuring or examining.
Many different types of tests are used to find and diagnose leukemia. Find out what common tests are, how they're done, and what each test is measuring or examining.
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
A more in-depth look at the Complete Blood Count from About's Com's ADAM; the CBC is often used as part of the battery of tests used to diagnose leukemia.
A more in-depth look at the Complete Blood Count from About's Com's ADAM; the CBC is often used as part of the battery of tests used to diagnose leukemia.
Genetics
This short introduction to basic genetics explains some of the principals behind genetic analysis, which is often used in the diagnosis of leukemia.
This short introduction to basic genetics explains some of the principals behind genetic analysis, which is often used in the diagnosis of leukemia.
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bone marrow biopsies are often used to diagnose the specific type of leukemia prsent; find out more about the procedure in this feature from ADAM, About'com's illustrated health encyclopedia.
Bone marrow biopsies are often used to diagnose the specific type of leukemia prsent; find out more about the procedure in this feature from ADAM, About'com's illustrated health encyclopedia.
Spinal Tap or Lumbar Puncture
This brief explanation of a spinal tap, one of the most common diagnostic tests for leukemia, also provides an excellent illustration of the process.
This brief explanation of a spinal tap, one of the most common diagnostic tests for leukemia, also provides an excellent illustration of the process.