CD19+ B Cell Count

General Information

Lab Name

CD19+ B Cell Count

Lab Code

BCS19

Epic Ordering

CD19+ B Cell Count

Description

B cell subset for CD19 only.

Synonyms

Components

Specimen Type: Blood
Collection: 3 or 5 mL Lavender (EDTA) tube
Handling Instructions: Specimens must be tested within 24 hours of collection. For samples received >24 hours after collection, test will be cancelled and a re-draw requested. Specimens must be transported at room temperature. Refrigerated or frozen specimens will be canceled and a re-draw will be requested.

Processing: Stability: 24 hours @Room Temperature

SPS: Sample can be shared with CBC. Do not add on test if sample will be received in the Hematopathology lab outside the 24-hour stability limit.

Outside Laboratories: Specimens must be tested within 24 hours of collection. For samples received > 24 hours after collection, test will be canceled and a re-draw will be requested. Contact Lab Med Call Center 206-685-6066 to discuss transportation options.

LIS Dept Code

Hematopathology (HP)

Performing Location(s)

Other	Hematopathology 206-606-7060 UW Hematopathology Laboratory, G7-800 Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center 825 Eastlake Avenue E. Seattle, WA 98109	Hematopathology hours: 5:30 am - 6:30 pm Monday through Saturday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Sunday, and with reduced staffing on major holidays

Frequency

Monday-Sunday. For same day testing, sample must arrive in Hematopathology lab by 5pm Monday - Saturday and 2:30pm on Sunday.

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