The Indonesian Journal of Computer Science
Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026): The Indonesian Journal of Computer Science

A Review on White Blood Cell Classification for Leukemia Diagnosis Using Deep and Transfer Learning Techniques

Thamer, Dilan (Unknown)
Adnan Mohsin Abdulazeez (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Feb 2026

Abstract

Leukemia is a severe hematological malignancy that disrupts normal blood cell function, primarily affecting white blood cells (WBCs). Early and accurate Classification of white blood cells (WBCs) is essential for facilitating the accurate diagnosis of leukemia, thereby improving patient outcomes and reducing treatment costs. This paper provides a comprehensive review of recent deep learning and transfer learning approaches applied to WBC classification and leukemia diagnosis. Various models, including Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Vision Transformers (ViT), and hybrid techniques combining handcrafted and learned features, are examined. Performance metrics such as accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and F1-score are discussed across multiple datasets like BCCD, ALL-IDB, and Kaggle repositories. The study highlights the strengths of different models, addresses challenges such as class imbalance and data scarcity, and outlines future directions like the integration of multimodal data and real-time deployment. This review serves as a valuable resource for researchers and clinicians aiming to develop intelligent, automated systems for hematological disease diagnosis.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijcs

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Electrical & Electronics Engineering Engineering

Description

The Indonesian Journal of Computer Science (IJCS) is a bimonthly peer-reviewed journal published by AI Society and STMIK Indonesia. IJCS editions will be published at the end of February, April, June, August, October and December. The scope of IJCS includes general computer science, information ...