Flow cytometry in Barranquilla, Colombia

What is flow cytometry?

It is a lab technique that analyzes thousands of cells one by one using a laser. It identifies which cell types are present and which markers they carry on their surface, something a regular microscope cannot show.

What is it used for?

Mainly to diagnose and classify leukemias and lymphomas, check whether malignant cells remain after treatment (minimal residual disease), count CD4 lymphocytes in people with HIV and study immunodeficiencies.

How is the sample collected?

It is usually a blood sample. In some cases bone marrow, a lymph node or another fluid is used, collected by a specialist in a separate procedure. Fasting is not usually required.

Who orders it?

Usually a hematologist, oncologist, infectious disease specialist or immunologist, who interprets the result together with other studies.

Find where to get flow cytometry

On MedicosDoc you can find specialized laboratories and hematologists that perform flow cytometry. Compare options and book your appointment.