The diagnosis of leukemia depends on the number and quality of blood cells in peripheral blood, bone marrow aspiration examination and other indicators.
1. Quantity and quality of blood cells in peripheral blood: The diagnosis of leukemia is first clarified by routine blood tests, depending on whether there is an abnormal increase or decrease in white blood cells, which may be accompanied by a decrease in red blood cells, hemoglobin, and hematocrit. When primitive or naïve cells are found in the peripheral blood, leukemia should be highly suspected.
2. Bone marrow aspiration: it is the most important means to exclude or diagnose leukemia. If the proportion of primitive cells or primitive + naïve cells found in the bone marrow is more than 20%, the diagnosis can be confirmed. The diagnosis can be confirmed. If the type of leukemia is further diagnosed, chromosomal and genetic tests are needed.
Specific how to test, need to be under the guidance of the doctor in conjunction with their own situation to choose.