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Blood tests. Many people are diagnosed with CML through a blood test called a complete blood count (CBC) before they have any symptoms. A CBC counts the number of different kinds of cells in the blood. A CBC is often done as part of a regular office visit.People with CML have high levels of white blood cells.any people are diagnosed with CML through a blood test called a complete blood count (CBC) before they have any symptoms. A CBC counts the number of different kinds of cells in the blood. A CBC is often done as part of a regular office visit. People with CML have high levels of white blood cells.
If leukemia is present, the type and severity of the disease can be determined. This test will also help establish a baseline for bone marrow cells, to see how they respond to treatment. Spinal tap (lumbar puncture) and cerebrospinal fluid analysis. If leukemia is found in the bone marrow, a spinal tap may also be done to look for leukemia cells in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).