Hematology Lesson 3:
Flow Cytometry for Hematology

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Objectives

• Identify the appropriate specimen types for flow cytometry testing

• Describe the indications for performing a flow cytometry study.

• Understand the basic principles of light scatter and fluorescence.

• Describe the relationship between cell characteristics and forward and side scatter.

• Describe the role of flow cytometry findings in the diagnosis of hematologic malignancies.

Flow Cytometry for Hematology

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