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Blood tests. Many people are diagnosed with CML through a blood test called a complete blood count (CBC) before they have any symptoms. A CBC counts the number of different kinds of cells in the blood. A CBC is often done as part of a regular office visit.People with CML have high levels of white blood cells.any people are diagnosed with CML through a blood test called a complete blood count (CBC) before they have any symptoms. A CBC counts the number of different kinds of cells in the blood. A CBC is often done as part of a regular office visit. People with CML have high levels of white blood cells.
Also, leukemia cells can spread to other organs, such as the . lymph nodes, spleen, and brain. Types of Leukemia. Lab tests help the doctor find out the type of leukemia that you have. For each type of leukemia, the treatment plan is different. Acute and Chronic Leukemias. Leukemias are named for how quickly the disease develops and gets worse: Acute: Acute leukemia. usually develops quickly. The number of leukemia cells increases rapidly, and these abnormal cells donât do the work of normal white blood cells. A bone marrow test may show a high level of leukemia cells and low levels of normal blood cells. People with acute leukemia may feel very tired, bruise easily, and get infections often.