Question 1

Purpose of the Procedure

Accepted Answer

Accurate diagnosis of leukemia and lymphoma subtypes. Determining the extent of the disease (staging). Monitoring patient response to chemotherapy and treatment.

Question 2

Target Groups

Accepted Answer

Patients with unexplained lymph node swelling. Individuals suspected of having blood-related cancers. Oncology patients monitoring for residual disease.

Question 3

How it Works

Accepted Answer

Cells are suspended in fluid and passed through a laser beam. The light scattering properties are measured to identify cell size and complexity. Specific markers (CD markers) are detected to classify the cell type.

Precision Diagnosis for Blood Cancers - Flow Cytometry Immunophenotyping