The characteristic finding in chronic myeloid leukemia is______________?

Correct answer: A. Reduced score of alkaline phosphatase in granulocytes

  • A. Reduced score of alkaline phosphatase in granulocytes
  • B. Reduced score of acid phosphatase in granulocytes
  • C. Total lack of platelets
  • D. Total lack of neutrophils

Explanation

Chronic myeloid leukemia typically has a low leukocyte alkaline phosphatase score, unlike the high score commonly seen in reactive leukocytosis. The abnormality reflects the neoplastic nature of the myeloid proliferation.

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