Table 1.
Summary of leukemic samples utilized
| Patient characteristic | AML | ALL |
|---|---|---|
| No. | 5 | 20 |
| Age (yr), median (range) | 10 (1.5-14) | 5.5 (1-16) |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 40 | 55 |
| Female | 60 | 45 |
| Race | ||
| Caucasian | 60 | 35 |
| African American | 0 | 25 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 20 |
| Samples collected at diagnosis | 80 | 95 |
| Cytogenetically normal (by karyotype analysis) | 0 | 55 |
| Bone marrow origin | 100 | 90 |
| Peripheral blood origin | 0 | 10 |
| Average leukemic blast percentage | 76 | 78 |
Values are presented as percentage unless otherwise indicated.
AML, acute myeloid leukemia; ALL, acute lymphoblastic leukemia.