Leukaemia Profile

What is Leukemia Profile Test?

leukemia is a type of cancer that occurs in the blood and bone marrow and is caused by an abnormal increase in the production of white blood cells. These abnormal white blood cells are incapable of fighting infection and impair the bone marrow's ability to produce red blood cells and platelets.

Acute or chronic leukemia can occur. Chronic leukemia progresses more slowly than acute leukemia, which must be treated right away. leukemia can also be lymphocytic or myelogenous. Lymphocytic leukemia is characterised by abnormal cell growth in bone marrow cells that develop into lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that functions in the immune system.Atypical cell growth occurs in the marrow cells that mature into red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in myelogenous leukemia.

 leukemia is classified into four categories:

• Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL): The haematologist will take a small sample of your bone marrow to examine under a microscope to confirm a diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
• Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML): A small sample of your bone marrow will be taken to be examined under a microscope to confirm an AML diagnosis. This is referred to as a bone marrow biopsy.
• Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL): A full blood count is a type of blood test that is used to help diagnose CLL.
• Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML): Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is a rare type of bone marrow cancer that affects the spongy tissue inside bones that produces blood cells.

Purpose of the leukemia profile test ?

leukemia profile  test helps in determining the leukemia disease. leukemia profile test serves a variety of purposes such as:

• Determining the severity of the leukemia 
• Monitoring the treatment effectiveness and to find out if there is a need to change the therapy
• Monitoring the progression of the disease

Why is the leukemia profile test done?

If you are experiencing these symptoms, your doctor will advise you to undergo a leukemia profile test.The following symptoms can occur depending on the type and stage of leukemia:

• Fever, chills, sweating at night, and other flu-like symptoms
• Weakness and exhaustion
• Gums that are swollen or bleeding
• Headaches
• Liver and spleen enlargement
• Tonsils swollen
• Bone ache
• Paleness
• Skin red spots the size of a pinhead
• Loss of weight

Preparation for leukemia profile test

• Fasting is not required for this procedure

• Tell your doctor if your are taking any medication
• Take adequate rest before the test
• Keep yourself hydrated and stay calm

What is the procedure for leukemia Profile Test?

•  lab technician will tie a rubber band around your arm to find a vein
• After that, they will use an alcohol swab to wipe the skin.
• Following this, a sterile needle is placed into a vein to take a blood sample; this procedure may cause some stinging.
• The sample is collected, the needle is taken out, and it is then submitted to the lab for additional examination.

After care: 

Leave your dressing strip for at least 15 mins, no other type of care is required 

Required documents

* A doctor's prescription.
* A valid government ID.

The cost of leukemia Profile Test in Delhi: 

The leukemia Profile Test costs vary by region and facility. So, get tested at a trustworthy diagnostic centre like Ganesh Diagnostic.