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vinney12

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The gold standard for the diagnosis of AML is based on what information?
 
  a. Immunophenotyping and morphology
  b. Morphology and cytogenetic studies
  c. Immunophenotyping and cytogenetic studies
  d. Cytochemical staining and immunophenotyping

Question 2

Explain why flow cytometry is of limited use in identifying AML.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


billybob123

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The WHO classification of AML employs cytogenetic analysis and morphology to identify subtypes. Also, immunophenotyping might not be helpful in identifying AML because the subtypes primarily share a common lineage.


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