Getting diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)

There is no national screening programme for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) in the UK. Screening means testing people for early stages of a disease. This is before they have any symptoms.

You usually start by seeing your GP if you have symptoms. Your GP will ask about your symptoms and examine you. They might arrange a blood test or referral.

Your GP should arrange for you to have a blood test or see a blood specialist (haematologist) if you have symptoms that could be due to leukaemia.

There are a number of tests to diagnose acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). These include blood tests and a bone marrow test.