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CD19, B Cells, Blood

Message
Holiday collection guideline: Due to short specimen stability, specimens collected the day before a holiday must be received in the laboratory by 1500 to ensure testing is performed by reference laboratory.


Test Code
18096


Alias/See Also
CD19B
LAB0001083


CPT Codes
86355

Includes
Lymphocytes, Absolute CD19+ Cells, % CD19 (B cells)


Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
Maintain sample(s) at room temperature. Do not refrigerate. Recommendation: Draw sample shortly before courier pick up so it is received at the lab within 24 hours. Avoid transport just before or during weekends, which can result in preassay delay.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Flow Cytometry

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 2-3 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.