Aids in monitoring a previously confirmed diagnosis of B-cell lymphoblastic leukemia
Yellow ACD (A or B)
Include 5 to 10 unstained bone marrow aspirate smears, if possible.
Yellow ACD (A or B)
Bone marrow
Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel
Whole blood:
Yellow ACD (A or B)
Lavender (EDTA), 4mL
Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel
Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting
Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel
Lavender (EDTA), 4mL
Copy of flow cytometry report
Ambient - 72 hours
Specimen must be received at MCL within 72 hours
Immunophenotyping
This test will be processed as a laboratory consultation. An interpretation of the immunophenotypic findings and correlation with the morphologic features will be provided by a hematopathologist for every case.
This test is only appropriate for patients who have a previous confirmed diagnosis of B-cell lymphoblastic leukemia.
Treatment with antibodies to CD19 may interfere with the ability to detect minimal residual disease (MRD).