CC: after 5 blood tests showed a high WBC with no simple explanation found, I was finally referred to a hematologist. Flow cytometry confirmed I have CLL and FISH/Chromosome blood tests identified the type and stage. Mine is a deletion involving Chromosome 13 so the prognosis is good. Now on 6 month check-ups and blood work . So far no bone marrow tests needed. I had one when I was 14 years old and the only problem was from the penicillin shot in my rump the day before. The pressure and sore hip were not a good combination. No sedation.