Application value of flow cytometry in chronic disease assessment
Flow cytometry(FCM)is a technique that can perform the multiparametric analysis of single cell.Recently,FCM has become an important tool to assist the management of chronic diseases.The clinical application of FCM has expanded from blood diseases such as leukemia and lymphoma to other chronic diseases such as solid tumors and chronic obstructive lung.Besides,FCM plays an important role in improving the efficacy of early diagnosis,monitoring on the immune status of patients,understanding of the disease progression,and assessment of prognosis of patients.Henceforth,more assistance could be provided by FCM to optimize the management of chronic diseases with the continuous innovation.