DNA Flow Cytometry
Definition
DNA flow cytometry is a method of measuring the amount of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA, genetic material) in tumor cells and the percentage of cells actively replicating.
Purpose
DNA flow cytometric analysis is sometimes done to assess a patient's prognosis. It is used to help the physician determine how the tumor cells are likely to behave. It may also be used to monitor a patient if the tumor is expected to recur.
Description
DNA flow cytometric analysis may be performed on tissue from a
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