Diagnosing CLL involves a series of blood tests, and sometimes a bone marrow biopsy, which shows if you have cancer. The biopsy gives details about the type and subtype of cancer you have.
At Fred Hutch, our experts check and confirm your cancer type and the molecular features of your subtype. We also look for factors that tell us if your CLL is likely to get worse (called high-risk disease). This information matters in planning your personalized care.
Hematopathologists are lab experts who look at samples of your blood under a microscope. They can see important details by carefully studying your blood. At Fred Hutch, our hematopathologists are very experienced in identifying CLL.