This is the distinction from a leukemoid reaction. Leukocyte alkaline phosphatase is increased in a leukemoid reaction but decreased in chronic myelogenous leukemia. Basophilia is an additional clue favoring chronic myelogenous leukemia.
학습 참고용입니다. 실제 임상은 최신 지침과 소속 기관 프로토콜을 따르세요.