Leukemia - Acute Leukemia Panel, Bone Marrow Test

Acute Leukaemia Panel Test Overview

The Acute Leukaemia Panel test is a key diagnostic tool for acute leukaemia, a type of blood cancer with abnormal white blood cell growth. This test uses blood smears and flow cytometry to identify and classify the leukaemia cells in blood or bone marrow. It provides vital data for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

The Leukaemia test assesses abnormal cells, helping healthcare providers understand the patient's condition. It is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring acute leukaemia and choosing the best treatment for each patient.

Leukemia also known as blood cancer occurs due to abnormal growth and mutations of the white blood cells. This mutation majorly occurs in the bone marrow, but may be seen in the peripheral blood as well. Leukemia cells majorly behave like abnormal WBCs or platelets. The leukemia panel-Bone marrow comprises of morphological examination of the bone marrow cells followed by Flow cytometry for Imunophenotyping of leukemic cells. This helps in the diagnosis and further classification of leukemia into the specific type.

Written by - Dr.Shibani R ,Medical Writer, Medical Affairs