Application of multicolour flow cytometry in the detection of metastatic carcinoma in serous effusions: Special emphasis in atypical cytology.

Saumya SahuParikshaa GuptaShaily SusheiliaUpasana GautamPranab Dey

Published in: Cytopathology : official journal of the British Society for Clinical Cytology (2020)

This comprehensive study highlights the potential use of multi-coloured FCM along with cytological examination to diagnose metastatic carcinoma in effusion samples. Multi-coloured FCM is rapid and quantitative and is helpful in atypical cases.

Keyphrases

flow cytometry
high grade
squamous cell carcinoma
small cell lung cancer
loop mediated isothermal amplification
fine needle aspiration
high resolution
ultrasound guided
label free
real time pcr
quantum dots