Question

What tests are needed if there is a suspicion of leukemia?

Answer

The specific test projects for leukemia include:

  1. Blood Routine. The most important indicators to look at are the white blood cell count, hemoglobin, and platelet count.
  2. Bone Marrow Smear. The onset of leukemia is due to issues with the hematopoietic function of the bone marrow, so a bone marrow smear is a major basis for diagnosing leukemia. This test is indispensable. The principle is simple; 0.5ml of bone marrow is smeared on a glass slide and then analyzed under a microscope. A bone marrow aspiration can be performed at the outpatient clinic and does not affect daily life.