A Bone Marrow Differential Is Performed on a Patient Suspected

question 2

Multiple Choice

A bone marrow differential is performed on a patient suspected of having leukemia. Cytochemical stains are performed. MPO and SBB are negative. Blasts appear homogeneous and small in size. What would you expect to find when performing immunophenotyping?

• A) Positive reactivity with immature B-cell or T-cell markers
• B) Positive reactivity with immature myeloid markers
• C) Positive reactivity with mature myeloid markers
• D) Positive reactivity with plasma cell markers

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Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

A structural element within the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a critical role in sound perception by vibrating in response to sound waves, thus contributing to the mechanical processes that convert sound into neural signals.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the inner ear, playing a crucial role in the process of hearing.

Photoreceptors

Specialized cells in the retina of the eye that respond to light, enabling vision.

Retina

A layer of tissue located at the back of the eye, containing cells that are sensitive to light and trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain.