Diagnosis of plasma cell leukaemia: findings of the UK NEQAS for Leucocyte Immunophenotyping scheme
- 1 February 2004
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in International Journal of Laboratory Hematology
- Vol. 26 (1), 37-42
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0141-9854.2003.00584.x
Abstract
The diagnosis of plasma cell leukaemia, a rare disorder with an aggressive clinical course and poor prognosis, is not always straightforward and may be dependent on the results of immunophenotyping. Samples from two cases of plasma cell leukaemia have been issued by the UK NEQAS for Leucocyte Immunophenotyping Scheme during the last 5 years and on each occasion a significant number of laboratories failed to make the correct diagnosis. The details of the two samples issued and the results of both surveys are presented. The data highlights the need to adhere to guidelines for immunophenotyping, with respect to using the correct antibody panels, the importance of data interpretation in conjunction with morphological appearance as well as the need to participate in external quality assurance schemes.Keywords
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