RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Pitfalls in the use of multicolour flow cytometry in haematology JF Journal of Clinical Pathology JO J Clin Pathol FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Association of Clinical Pathologists SP 561 OP 563 DO 10.1136/jcp.2010.085183 VO 64 IS 7 A1 Johansson, Ulrika A1 Macey, Marion YR 2011 UL http://jcp.bmj.com/content/64/7/561.abstract AB Multicolour flow cytometry in haematology has developed considerably in recent years. The ability to analyse eight or more colours of fluorescence on millions of cells in a matter of minutes has enabled the provision of rapid and reliable measures of minimal residual disease for clinicians. The use of multicolour analysis has also enabled more specific characterisation of presenting leukaemias and lymphomas. However, there has not been a concomitant increase in the knowledge and experience of the flow cytometrists to deal with certain problems associated with this more complex analysis.