National Cancer Institute (source definition)
Mass Cytometry
A flow cytometry technique that utilizes mass spectrometry to detect antibodies labeled with heavy metal ion tags that are bound to antigens of interest on single cells.
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What it is
A flow cytometry technique that utilizes mass spectrometry to detect antibodies labeled with heavy metal ion tags that are bound to antigens of interest on single cells.
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C187898. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
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Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.