This on-line case study contains bone marrow files from a patient with acute leukemia as studied by flow cytometry. The clinical history, a list of antibody combinations used, and a discussion section are included. In addition, Wright-Giemsa and cytogenetics images may be reviewed. The case was stained using 3- and 4-colour fluorescence and a whole blood lysis technique with ammonium chloride. Data acquisition was performed on a Coulter XL flow cytometer. Analysis was performed using EXPO 32 software from Beckman Coulter.

Instructions

Go to the Case Study and review the patient data. Review the patient bone marrow Photomicrograph and review the Scatterplots for each antibody combination run on this patient. Included in this section is information on the antibody combinations run. Finally, a Summary of results can be accessed to determine the patient diagnosis, along with additional test information useful in this case.

This Case Study is Web-based. For detailed instructions on how to use it click here.

Case Study
Photomicrograph
Scatterplots
Summary


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