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Diagnostic Tests for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Your doctor will review your medical history and do a complete physical examination. In addition, there are multiple diagnostic tests to see if you have non-Hodgkin lymphoma and, if so, what type it is and whether it has spread.

Tests include:

• Lymph node biopsy. Removes an abnormal lymph node so it can be viewed under a microscope and undergo tests. The biopsy can be done 3 ways:
  • Using a fine needle to withdraw the cells from the node
  • Obtaining a core sample of cells using a wider needle
  • Surgical biopsy, removing all or part of the lymph node to check for cancer cells
• Bone marrow biopsy, a clinic procedure done to remove cells from the bone marrow to check for cancer cells
• Imaging tests including CT, CT/PET, or MRI scans that can show how the extent and volume of the lymphoma