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Health Encyclopedia: Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Diagnosis
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Diagnosis
Laboratory tests provide the basis for diagnosing ALL.
Flow Cytometry
Flow cytometry uses light to count blood cells in a stream of fluid. It is an important tool used to diagnose leukemia, determine its progress, and tell if any disease remains after treatment. It can also determine the components and structural features of individual cells. Flow cytometry can process thousands of cells in seconds.
Complete Blood Cell Count
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