The role of flow cytometry in the diagnostics of pediatric haematologic and immunologic diseases
Authors:
Ester Mejstříková
Authors‘ workplace:
Klinika dětské hematologie a onkologie, CLIP-Cytometrie, 2. LF UK a Fakultní nemocnice Motol, Praha
Published in:
Čes.-slov. Patol., 59, 2023, No. 4, p. 149-156
Category:
Reviews Article
Overview
Flow cytometry is an essential diagnostic method in immunology and haematology in children. The advantage of flow cytometry is its speed, where within hours this method can help clinicians in the choice of therapy and the indication of further investigations.
Keywords:
acute leukemia – immunodeficiency – Flow cytometry in children – Hematological diseases – Minimal residual dinase
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