When a Leukemia Is Suspected in a Patient, What Laboratory

question 60

Multiple Choice

When a leukemia is suspected in a patient, what laboratory test should be required for the initial diagnosis?

• A) CBC, differential, platelet count
• B) Cytochemical stains
• C) Immunologic surface markers
• D) All of the above
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Spinothalamic Tracts

Neural pathways in the spinal cord that transmit pain and temperature sensations to the brain.

Dorsal Column Tracts

Sensory pathways in the spinal cord that convey touch, vibration, and proprioceptive information to the brain.

Tactile Corpuscles

Specialized nerve endings in the skin responsible for sensitivity to light touch.

Vitreous Humor

A clear, gel-like substance that fills the space between the lens and the retina of the eye, helping maintain its shape.