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Screening for Leukemia

Authors:
  • Amy Scholten, MPH
Publication Type:

ConditionInDepth

Screening for Leukemia

Screening is done to find a problem and treat it early. Tests are given to people who do not have symptoms but who may be at high risk.

Screening Guidelines and Tests

There are no screening tests for leukemia at this time.

Screening Guidelines and Tests

There are no screening tests for leukemia at this time.

References

  • Acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (ALL/LBL) in adults. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/acute-lymphoblastic-leukemia-lymphoblastic-lymphoma-all-lbl-in-adults.
  • Acute myeloid leukemia (AML). EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/acute-myeloid-leukemia-aml.
  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/small lymphocytic leukemia (SLL). EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/chronic-lymphocytic-leukemia-cll-small-lymphocytic-lymphoma-sll.
  • Chronic myeloid leukemia. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/chronic-myeloid-leukemia-cml.

Contributors

  • Mohei Abouzied, MD, FACP
Last Updated:
2022-11-01

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