A patient has an elevated WBC count with many circulating leukocyte precursors and a normal RBC count. Which of the following assays provides information that can best be used to diagnose this patient?
A) Platelet count
B) Presence of myelocytes
C) Prothrombin time
D) Presence of BCR/ABL1

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The presence of the BCR/ABL1 fusion gene is indicative of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), which is characterized by elevated WBC count and circulating leukocyte precursors.

A Patient Has an Elevated WBC Count with Many Circulating