Complete Blood Count
A complete blood count is a procedure in which a sample of blood is drawn and checked for:
- The number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
- The amount of hemoglobin (the protein that carries oxygen) in the red blood cells
- The portion of the sample made up of red blood cells.
Blood Chemistry Studies
Blood chemistry studies examine a blood sample to measure the amounts of certain substances released into the blood by organs and tissues in the body. An unusual (higher or lower than normal) amount of a substance can be a sign of disease in the organ or tissue that produces it.
Peripheral Blood Smear
A peripheral blood smear is a procedure in which a sample of blood is checked for:
- The presence of blast cells
- The number and kinds of white blood cells
- The number of platelets
- Changes in the shape of blood cells.
Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
A bone marrow aspiration and biopsy is used to remove a small piece of bone and bone marrow by inserting a needle into the hipbone or breastbone. A pathologist will then view the bone and bone marrow samples under a microscope to look for abnormal cells.
Cytogenetic Analysis
A cytogenetic analysis is a test in which the cells in a sample of blood or bone marrow are viewed under a microscope to look for certain changes in the chromosomes.
Immunophenotyping
Immunophenotyping is a process that is used to identify cells based on the types of antigens or markers on the surface of the cells. This process is used to diagnose the subtype of
AML by comparing the cancer cells to normal cells of the immune system.
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