Getting diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)

There is no national screening programme for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) in the UK. Find out why.

You usually start by seeing your GP if you have symptoms. Find out what happens and how to get the most out of your appointment.

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 acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).

Your doctor may suspect or sometimes diagnose AML from a blood test. You then have more tests to confirm your diagnosis and find out more about the AML.