How would I manage a sample submitted for flow cytometry analysis for suspicious chronic lymphocytic leukaemia
Author(s) -
Bulian Pietro,
Del Poeta Giovanni,
Gattei Valter
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
hematological oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.918
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1099-1069
pISSN - 0278-0232
DOI - 10.1002/hon.900
Subject(s) - chronic lymphocytic leukemia , flow cytometry , medicine , suspect , sample (material) , leukemia , pathology , immunology , psychology , chromatography , criminology , chemistry
Abstract Samples submitted for a suspect of chronic lymphocytic leukemia are the most frequently observed in flow cytometry laboratories. These cases require not only a precise and prompt diagnosis but also an evaluation on the possibility of performing additional prognostic tests. We will propose two sequential flow cytometry panels and a personal opinion on how to manage these samples for both diagnostic and prognostic assessment, taking into account the published guidelines and recommendations. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.