> Given that many of those who utilize the Cytometry User Group work in > clinical cancer centers, I would like to use your collective knowledge > to obtain information on the availability of leukemia cells that are > collected as a result of therapeutic reductive leukapheresis. I would > like to set up a contract with one or more apheresis centers to provide > my lab with apheresed leukemia cells. Any ideas? Thanks for your help! In my experience, a leukopheresis procedure is primarily performed for patients with CML. I've seen a few patients with CLL but never any with an Acute Leukemia. We have routinely collected 1x10e12 cells for researchers. The collected product is considered an anatomical discard. I'd also suggest that all precautions with regard to exposure to biohazards be taken with any pheresis product. You may want to check to see if any commercial companies are performing leukophereses in your area as an alternative source of cells. Therapeutic apheresis is a field that is becoming increasingly privatized. Tim Farley NYBC Clinical Services
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