A definitive diagnosis for leukemia is based on results of:
1. Fatigue and pallor.
2. A urinalysis.
3. A bone marrow aspirate.
4. A history and a physical.
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1. Fatigue and pallor are presumptive signs of leukemia.
2. A urinalysis does not give indications as to a diagnosis for leukemia.
3. The abnormal cells of leukemia are found in the bone marrow.
4. A history and a physical will help identify signs and symptoms, but not give a definitive diagnosis.
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