Leukemia is a type of cancer that starts in the marrow of bones and often manifests as a clonal disorder. Leukemia affects developing blood cells – usually white blood cells – causing the cells to behave inappropriately. This article provides a brief overview of pediatric leukemia.

Learning Objectives:

• Define pediatric leukemia
• Describe testing methods to screen for leukemia
• Describe the process leukemia takes in the body

Author(s):

• Carlo Ledesma, MS, MT(AMT), SH(ASCP)QLS, MT(ASCP), Chiemi Standridge, BS

Relevant Certifications:

• Medical Assistant (RMA)
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
• Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)
• Molecular Diagnostics Technologist (MDT)

Launch Date: 2018

Enrollment Expiration: 180 days after purchase