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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [4] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [5] Carlos A Lopez, M.D. [6]
Ovierview
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia include eosinophilia, lymphocytosis, red cell production reduced, thrombocytopenia. Chemistry panels with altered levels of uric acid, creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, potassium, phosphate, calcium, bilirubin, hepatic transaminases and ferritin.
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia include:
- Anemia
- Lymphocytosis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Eosinophilia
- A chemistry panel may also demonstrate altered concentrations of the following:[1]
- A spinal tap is often required to evaluate for central nervous system involvement.
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