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Myeloproliferative Neoplasm: Morphology, Molecular Updates and Cost-Effective Test Utilization

The diagnosis of Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (MPN) must include an integrated approach and combine the clinical findings with laboratory results. In our latest “Hot Topic,” Rong He, M.D., discusses the subclassification of MPNs and the use of JAK2, CALR, and MPL mutational analysis in diagnosis and prognosis.

By MCL Education • July 15, 2015
Myeloid Blast and Maturation Assessment by Flow Cytometry (“MDS Flow”)

Flow cytometric immunophenotyping method can be useful in assessing myeloid dysmaturation. In this “Hot Topic,” Dragon Jevremovic, M.D., Ph.D., describes a new flow cytometric test to detect aberrant patterns of expression in the diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndrome.

By MCL Education • July 1, 2015