Immunophenotyping
| Definition: |
Process of classifying cells of the immune system based on structural and functional differences. The process is commonly used to analyze and sort T-lymphocytes into subsets based on CD antigens by the technique of flow cytometry. |
| Also Called: |
Lymphocyte Immunophenotyping,Lymphocyte Subtyping |
| Previously Indexed: |
Phenotype (1979-1990) |
Immunophenotyping Definitions and Terms
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