What Feature Distinguishes CML from a Leukemoid Reaction

question 10

Multiple Choice

What feature distinguishes CML from a leukemoid reaction?

• A) CML has no blasts in the peripheral blood; in a leukemoid reaction, blasts are common.
• B) CML often has abnormal platelet morphology, and leukemoid reaction has normal platelets.
• C) LAP is increased in CML and decreased in leukemoid reaction.
• D) Chromosome karyotype is abnormal in leukemoid reaction and normal in CML.

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