Which of the following is considered a drawback of immunophenotyping a suspected acute leukemia?
A) AML NOC
B) Lineage heterogeneity
C) Lack of sensitivity
D) Lack of specificity

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Lineage heterogeneity is a common drawback of immunophenotyping a suspected acute leukemia, as some leukemias can express markers from multiple cell lineages, leading to difficulty in accurately identifying the specific type of leukemia. AML NOC is not a recognized drawback of immunophenotyping, while lack of sensitivity and specificity can also be concerns but are not as specific to immunophenotyping.

Which of the Following Is Considered a Drawback of Immunophenotyping