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ALL - Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the disease diagnosed?
Diagnosis of ALL begins with a medical history and physical exam. Samples of blood and bone marrow cells taken during a biopsy are examined for a buildup of immature cells, called lymphoblasts, and abnormal lymph cells.
Afterward, other tests are done to evaluate the extent of the disease, such as: