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Tartrate Resistant Acid phosphatase only in HCL? - freshmind1 - ArchivalUser - 01-08-2015
TART only found in HCL or is it also found in other leukemia too? FA says only in HCL.
0 - ArchivalUser - 01-08-2015
Hi freshmind1
I think you mean TRAP.
TRAP is an enzyme found in osteoclasts and other similar cells, like monocytes, macrophages, etc.
TRAP is positive in Hairy Cell Leukemia, and also in Gaucher's disease, and in other pathologies involving increased osteoclastic activity such as osteoporosis, and bone malignancies.
Hope your prep is going well.
0 - ArchivalUser - 01-08-2015
agree with @psychmledr
Very good explanation
0 - ArchivalUser - 01-08-2015
lol... I'm laughing at myself... Yes, that's what I meant. There are too many things running through my mind.
Thanks a lot Psychmledr. Yes, my prep is going well.
0 - ArchivalUser - 01-09-2015
You are welcome. Keep up the good work