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Introduction to Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) How is ALL diagnosed? Introduction
  • If a random blood test result, or existing symptoms described by the patient warrant investigation, a full blood count can achieve a diagnosis. A bone marrow biopsy will confirm the diagnosis and determine which treatment is most suitable.
  • ALL can be diagnosed by 20% or more of leukaemia cells being detected in the blood or bone marrow. Leukaemia cells are different in appearance to normal lymphocytes.
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