B cell enumeration-12403

Test info

  
B cell enumeration
  
12403
  
LAB12403
  
BCE
  
B cell CD20 expression
B Cell enumeration for therapeutic monitoring
CD19
Rituxan monitoring
Rituximab monitoring
  

B and T lymphocyte enumeration for therapeutic monitoring

 

  

No pathologist morphology or interpretation will be included with this assay

Specimen

  
EDTA whole blood
  
  
4.0 mL
  
3.0 mL
  

Immediately after collection, mix tube thoroughly by gentle inversion, 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

  
  • Submit whole blood specimen in lavender (EDTA) tube
  • Do not spin
  

Whole blood:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

 

 

 

  
  • CBC/differential results are required for this test
    • Include a copy of your results along with the request
  

Ambient (strict)

  
  • Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Wrong container (anticoagulant or solution)
  • Improper blood/anticoagulant ratio
  • Delay in transport
  • Improper storage
  • Inappropriate timing of collection
  • Interfering substances
  • Leaking container

 

Performance

  
AHL - Flow Cytometry: F
  
Mo - Fr
  
48 hrs
  

Flow Cytometry

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

An interpretive report will be included

  

Tubes and markers

Tube: BCE 

Markers: CD2, CD19, CD20, CD45

Billing

  
88184
88185 x 3

Tracking

  
04/29/2013
  
02/13/2024
  
01/09/2024