Before the test Purpose of test Diagnoses thrombocytopenia, leukemia and anemia. Diagnoses primary and metastatic tumors. Determines cause of some infections. Determines how far a disease has progressed, such as Hodgkin's disease. Evaluates chemotherapy effectiveness.
Helps monitor effectiveness of myelosuppressive drugs.
Hospital, doctor's office, free-standing surgical center. Specimen is tested in a pathology laboratory. Recent or chronic illness. Use of mind-altering drugs, including narcotics, psychedelics, hallucinogens, marijuana, sedatives, hypnotics or cocaine. Tell your doctor about any medication you take.