Flow cytometric analysis of myelodysplasia: Pre-analytical and technical issues—Recommendations from the European LeukemiaNet

Vincent H. J. van der Velden, Frank Preijers, Ulrika Johansson, Theresia M. Westers, Alan Dunlop, Anna Porwit, Marie C. Béné, Peter Valent, Jeroen te Marvelde, Orianne Wagner-Ballon, Uta Oelschlaegel, Leonie Saft, Sharham Kordasti, Robin Ireland, Eline Cremers, Canan Alhan, Carolien Duetz, Willemijn Hobo, Nicolas Chapuis, Michaela FontenayPeter Bettelheim, Lisa Eidenshink-Brodersen, Patricia Font, Michael R. Loken, Sergio Matarraz, Kiyoyuki Ogata, Alberto Orfao, Katherina Psarra, Dolores Subirá, Denise A. Wells, Matteo G. Della Porta, Kate Burbury, Frauke Bellos, Elisabeth Weiß, Wolfgang Kern, Arjan van de Loosdrecht

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Abstract

Background: Flow cytometry (FCM) aids the diagnosis and prognostic stratification of patients with suspected or confirmed myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Over the past few years, significant progress has been made in the FCM field concerning technical issues (including software and hardware) and pre-analytical procedures. Methods: Recommendations are made based on the data and expert discussions generated from 13 yearly meetings of the European LeukemiaNet international MDS Flow working group. Results: We report here on the experiences and recommendations concerning (1) the optimal methods of sample processing and handling, (2) antibody panels and fluorochromes, and (3) current hardware technologies. Conclusions: These recommendations will support and facilitate the appropriate application of FCM assays in the diagnostic workup of MDS patients. Further standardization and harmonization will be required to integrate FCM in MDS diagnostic evaluations in daily practice.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)15-26
JournalCytometry Part B - Clinical Cytometry
Volume104
Issue number1
Early online date2021
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Jan 2023

Keywords

  • ELN
  • MDS
  • flow cytometry
  • pre-analytic issues

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