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AML - Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the disease diagnosed?
Diagnosis of ANLL begins with a medical history and physical exam. A blood sample is examined to see if it contains cancerous white cells. Also, the blood sample can be used for special genetic testing. A bone marrow biopsy can confirm that the person has ANLL.