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2. Serum free light-chain measurement - Wikipedia

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   Free light chains (FLCs) are immunoglobulin light chains that are found in the serum (blood) in an unbound (free) state. In recent decades, measuring the amount of free light chains (FLCs) in the blood has become a practical clinical test. FLC tests can be used to diagnose and monitor diseases like multiple myeloma and amyloidosis.

3. T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia - Wikipedia

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   A Complete blood count (CBC) is performed to test for T-ALL by measuring the different types and maturity of cells in the patient's blood, allowing the doctor to determine whether leukemic cells are present. Additionally, blood tests showing high levels of white blood cells or low levels of red blood cells may also indicate T-ALL.

4. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia - Wikipedia

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   Diagnosis is typically based on blood tests that find high numbers of mature lymphocytes and smudge cells. [5] This is an example of how a smudge cell looks on a peripheral blood smear, which is a common finding in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

5. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia - Wikipedia

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   Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a cancer of the lymphoid line of blood cells characterized by the development of large numbers of immature lymphocytes. [1] Symptoms may include feeling tired, pale skin color, fever , easy bleeding or bruising, enlarged lymph nodes , or bone pain. [ 1 ]

6. Lymphoproliferative disorders - Wikipedia

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   Lymphoproliferative disorders are a set of disorders characterized by the abnormal proliferation of lymphocytes into a monoclonal lymphocytosis.The two major types of lymphocytes are B cells and T cells, which are derived from pluripotent hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow.

7. Leukemia - Wikipedia

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   The word leukemia, which means 'white blood', is derived from the characteristic high white blood cell count that presents in most affected people before treatment. The high number of white blood cells is apparent when a blood sample is viewed under a microscope, with the extra white blood cells frequently being immature or dysfunctional. The ...