1. New Test Detects Rare Leukemia More Quickly - US News and World Report
MONDAY, Oct. 6 (HealthDay News) -- A new technique may help doctors diagnose a rare form of leukemia in a matter of hours instead of weeks, researchers say. Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) occurs in children; symptoms include fevers, poor gr...

2. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Tests - US News and World Report
The evaluation for ALL begins with the medical history and physical exam.

3. Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) : Signs and tests  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
A physical exam may reveal the following: Bruising; Enlarged liver and spleen; Signs of bleeding (petechiae, purpura. Blood tests may show the following: Abnormal white blood cell (WBC) count; Low red blood cell count (anemia; Low platelet count (...• Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; and Yi-Bin Chen, MD, Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

4. Leukemia : Diagnosis  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Like all cancers, leukemias are best treated when found early. There are no screening tests available. If the doctor has reason to suspect leukemia, he or she will conduct a thorough physical examination to look for enlarged lymph nodes in the nec...• Author: Mai Tran, Teresa G. Odle