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Fields of Study > immunology > immunologic techniques > immunophenotyping
Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > immunologic techniques > immunophenotyping
Preferred Term:

immunophenotyping

Definition:
Process of classifying cells of the immune system based on structural and functional differences. The process is commonly used to analyze and sort T-lymphocytes into subsets based on CD antigens by the technique of flow cytometry.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
immunologic techniques
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/329417
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