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It really depends on the type of leukemia. But there are several generalizations one can make across the board for all types. Leukemia reflects an unregulated accumulation of immature cells in the bone marrow and lymph tissue. WBC's typically >50,000 per cubic millimeter Shift to the Left # Acute myelocytic leukemia - increased blasts, increased pros and increased segs # Acute lymphocytic leukemia - Increased L-blasts, increased L-pros and no increased segs # Chronic myelocytic leukemia - presence of metas or myelos and increased segs # Chronic lymphocytic leukemia - presence of metas or myelos and no increased segs There are the basics.

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What is a clinical procedure that aids in the diagnosis of blood disorders like anemia and leukemia is?

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What kind of people suffer leukemia?

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What is the average age of a person who gets leukemia?

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Is lukemia contagious?

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