IHC Marker CD 2 Flow Cytometry Bone Marrow
Also known as Cd 2 T Cell Marker Flow Cytometry Bone MarrowWhat is this test?
CD2 is a pan T-cell antigen, expressed on normal and neoplastic T cells and natural killer cells. In normal tonsil, the T cells predominate in interfollicular regions. CD2 immunostaining is useful in determining T-cell lineage in cases of T-cell lymphoma. CD2 is a specific marker for T cells and NK cells, and can therefore be used in immunohistochemistry to identify the presence of such cells in tissue sections. The great majority of T cell lymphomas and leukaemias also express CD2, making it possible to use the presence of the antigen to distinguish these conditions from B cell neoplasms. CD2 (cluster of differentiation 2) is a cell adhesion molecule found on the surface of T cells and natural killer (NK) cells. It has also been called T-cell surface antigen T11/Leu-5, LFA-2, LFA-3 receptor, erythrocyte receptor and rosette receptor.
Test Preparation
No special preparation is needed for IHC Marker CD 2 Flow Cytometry Bone Marrow. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing IHC Marker CD 2 Flow Cytometry Bone Marrow. Your doctor depending on your condition will give specific instructions.
Understanding your test results
| Gender | Age groups | Value |
| UNISEX | All age groups | Test is positive if the conditions listed are detected |