2006 Bethesda International Consensus recommendations on the immunophenotypic analysis of hematolymphoid neoplasia by flow cytometry: Recommendations for training and education to perform clinical flow cytometry

摘要

As clinical flow cytometry practices continue to expand and immunophenotyping for leukemia and lymphoma becomes more widespread, the need for defined guidelines for training of medical professionals is imperative. Standards of expected knowledge and skills are necessary to ensure reliable test results as well as provide direction to those who are considering adding flow cytometry to their clinical laboratory practice. Before now, no clear guidelines have been established for defining the areas of responsibility, education and training standards, and credentials that would be required to perform clinical flow cytometry for leukemia and lymphoma.