B-cell leukaemia

A test which detects the presence of antigens on the surface of B lymphocytes. These antigens can indicate the presence of leukaemia. most often this is used to detect and differentiate chronic lymphocytic leukaemia from acute lymphocytic leukaemia.

Origin: Gr. Haima = blood

(27 Sep 1997)


Terms mentioned in text: test, detects, antigens, surface, b lymphocytes, antigens, indicate, leukaemia, differentiate, chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, acute lymphocytic leukaemia
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