Non-Hodgkin lymphoma laboratory tests

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sowminya Arikapudi, M.B,B.S. [2]

Overview

Laboratory tests for Non-hodgkin lymphoma include complete blood count (CBC), blood chemistry studies, HIV blood test, and Hepatitis B blood test.

Laboratory Tests

Laboratory tests for Non-hodgkin lymphoma include the following:

• Complete blood count (CBC) is done to:

• Rule out infection
• Assess how well the blood-forming organs (such as the bone marrow and spleen) are working and to see if Hodgkin's lymphoma cells have spread to the bone marrow
• Provide a baseline for future blood counts taken during and after treatment

• Blood chemistry studies include:

• Protein levels
• Liver function tests
• Kidney function tests
• Uric acid level

• HIV blood test
• Hepatitis B blood test

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