Question
Pathology Question on Hematology
An elderly male went for a medical examination. Laboratory investigations showed a marked elevation of lymphocytes with marked leukocytosis. The peripheral smear of the patient is given below. What is the appropriate next step for this patient?
A
Stem cell transplantation
B
Bone marrow biopsy
C
Flow cytometry
D
Start high-dose chemotherapy
Answer
Flow cytometry
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): Flow cytometry