Flow Cytometry FAQ
Below are some answers to questions about the flow cytometry process.
When is flow cytometry indicated?
When is flow cytometry indicated?
Flow cytometry is useful in patients with suspected lymphoma, leukemia, or thymoma. This includes patients with unexplained:
- Lymph node enlargement e. Mediastinal masses (thymoma or lymphoma)
- Organomegaly (spleen or liver) f. Any sample with an increased number of lymphocytes
- Thoracic and/or abdominal effusions g. Bone marrow with atypical cells (including blasts) or a lymphocytosis
- Peripheral blood lymphocytosis
Flow cytometry can provide useful prognostic information in patients previously diagnosed with lymphoma or leukemia (by either cytology or histopathology).
Can flow cytometry differentiate lymphoma from leukemia?
Can flow cytometry differentiate lymphoma from leukemia?
This differentiation is largely based upon the tissue distribution of tumor cells.
Can flow cytometry differentiate thymoma from lymphoma?
Can flow cytometry differentiate thymoma from lymphoma?
Yes – see publication HERE.
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