Measurable Residual Disease Detection in B-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: The Children's Oncology Group (COG) Method

Michael J. Borowitz, Brent L. Wood, Michael Keeney, Benjamin D. Hedley

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Abstract

Measurable (minimal) residual disease (MRD) in B-acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), as assessed by flow cytometry, is an established prognostic factor used to adjust treatment in most pediatric therapeutic protocols. MRD in B-ALL has been standardized by the Children's Oncology Group in North America and more recently in a multicenter Foundation for the National Institutes of Health–funded study. This article outlines the reagents, instrument setup, and analysis protocols required for the reproducible detection of residual leukemic cells in patients following induction therapy for B-ALL.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article numbere383
JournalCurrent Protocols
Volume2
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2022

Keywords

  • B-acute lymphoblastic leukemia
  • Children's Oncology Group
  • MRD
  • acute leukemia
  • flow cytometry
  • standardization

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics(all)
  • General Neuroscience
  • General Immunology and Microbiology
  • Health Informatics
  • Medical Laboratory Technology
  • General Medicine

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