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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.
These routine tests are ordered to count the number, maturity, and proportion of different types of cells in the blood. These tests can provide the first evidence of leukemia, and they are often the first tests ordered to diagnose leukemia. Irregularities in cell counts, such as elevated white blood cell counts or low red blood cell counts, may be due to leukemia or to a variety of temporary or chronic conditions.