BCR-ABL Quantitative PCR
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Assists in diagnosing and monitoring therapy in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), as well as predicting early relapse. Also useful in evaluating minimal residual disease (MRD).

JAK2, MPL Mutation
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Gene-based tests assist in the diagnosis of chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) and in monitoring patients for therapeutic response and relapse.

Comprehensive Hematopathology
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Our experienced hematopathologists diagnose and classify hematological disorders, integrating morphologic evaluation with additional studies such as flow cytometry and cytogenetics. You get patient-specific, detailed interpretive reports.

Frederick Racke

Frederick K. Racke, M.D.,Ph.D.

Dr. Racke earned his MD and PhD from the Medical Scientist Training Program at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. He completed postdoctoral training in Clinical Pathology followed by training in Hematopathology at University Hospitals of Cleveland. Dr. Racke is board certified in Clinical Pathology and Hematology. Dr. Racke was a faculty member in the Department of Pathology at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. He served for 5 years as the co-director of the residency program in charge of the Clinical Pathology curriculum. Following his time at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Racke joined the faculty at The Ohio State University and served as director of the division of Hematopathology and director of the Hematopathology fellowship program. In addition, he served as the leukemia cadre pathology leader for CALGB clinical trial cooperative group. In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Racke ran a research laboratory which investigated mechanisms involved in platelet production. More about professional consults.

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CME Credit

CME Credit: Strategies for Shared Care of Patients with Hematologic Malignancies. Explore roles and communication touch points for primary care providers and hematologists / oncologists in managing patients with hematologic cancer – sponsored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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Test Interpretation Guides

See our guides for details on test selection, utilization, and interpretation. All information is based on peer-reviewed publications and practice guidelines.

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