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The added values of multiplex reverse transcriptase-PCR followed by mutation screening in the initial evaluation of acute leukemia.
International journal of laboratory hematology - 1 Aug 2016
Kim B, Cho Y-U, Bae M-H, Jang S, Seo E-J, Chi H-S, Park C-J
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INTRODUCTION: This study investigates the benefits of using multiplex reverse transcriptase-PCR (RT-PCR) in addition to standard karyotyping during the initial evaluation of acute leukemia. METHODS: A total of 1114 consecutive specimens from patients with acute leukemia were tested using a commercial multiplex RT-PCR kit (HemaVision, DNA Diagnostic). NPM1 and CEBPA mutations were selectively tested in acute...
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