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Cost‐effective approach to the diagnostic workup of B cell lymphoproliferative disorders via optimal integration of flow cytometric data

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The workup of lymphoproliferative disorders (LPDs) involves the combined use of flow cytometry (FC) and immunohistochemistry (IHC). This often results in duplicate immunophenotypic testing and adds costs that may not… Click to show full abstract

The workup of lymphoproliferative disorders (LPDs) involves the combined use of flow cytometry (FC) and immunohistochemistry (IHC). This often results in duplicate immunophenotypic testing and adds costs that may not be eligible for reimbursement based on the Medicare National Correct Coding Initiative. We aimed to establish a cost‐effective diagnostic algorithm based on initial FC categorization to reduce repetitive immunophenotyping.

Keywords: workup; approach diagnostic; cost effective; lymphoproliferative disorders; effective approach

Journal Title: International Journal of Laboratory Hematology
Year Published: 2017

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