Dr. Patel suspects that her patient has leukemia. Which diagnostic procedure will the doctor most likely perform?

A complete blood count (CBC) measures the numbers and types of blood cells, which can reveal abnormalities that raise suspicion of leukemia. Palpation and auscultation are physical examination techniques, and an ECG records the heart’s electrical activity; none directly checks blood cell counts.

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