What laboratory tests are used to diagnose and classify leukemia?
a. Microscopic evaluation of peripheral blood and bone marrow
b. Cytochemical staining and immunologic study of bone marrow cells
c. Cytogenetic techniques
d. All of the above
ANS: D
All of the techniques listed are used to diagnose and classify leukemia. Each plays an important part in the diagnostic workup.
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