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Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
Test Name/Synonym: | B Cell Subsets Extended Panel (Synonym: B Cell, B-Cell, B-Cell Differentiation, B-Cell Differential, B-Cell Maturation, B Lymphocyte, B-Lymphocyte, Memory B-Cells) | ||
Test Includes: | The following B cell subsets are enumerated: memory, naïve, memory non-class switched, memory class switched, memory IgM+, transitional, activated CD21low, immature CD21low, and plasmablasts. | ||
Ordering Alert: | Please refer to specimen stability and testing schedule. Schedule patient collection time and location accordingly. Within Alberta: CBC with differential must be ordered for the same specimen collection time. Outside of Alberta: Send a copy of CBC with Differential report with specimen. | ||
Collection Alert: | Specimens collected within Alberta must arrive to Calgary on weekdays. Check courier schedule before collecting. Do not collect on weekends and stat holidays. Specimens outside of Alberta must be collected Monday to Thursday ONLY. | ||
LABID (Connect Care): | LAB930 | ||
Specimen Type: | Blood | ||
Primary Container: | Adult: PALE YELLOW (ACD-A) Pediatric: LT BLUE CITRATE Neonates: MICROCOLLECTION EDTA | ||
Alternate Containers: | LAVENDER EDTA, GREEN NA HEP, LT BLUE CITRATE | ||
Minimum Collection Volume: | Adult and Pediatric: 0.5 mL Neonates: 200 µL, if CBC already ordered otherwise 0.5 mL | ||
Specimen Collection Requirements: | Adult: 8.5 mL PALE YELLOW (ACD-A) Pediatric: 1.8 mL LT BLUE CITRATE Neonates: 200 µL Micro-EDTA One MICROCOLLECTION EDTA | ||
Test Resources: |
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Stability and Storage: | PALE YELLOW (ACD-A): 5 days LT BLUE CITRATE: 48 hours GREEN NA HEP: 48 hours LAVENDER EDTA: 24 hours | ||
Processing: | DO NOT centrifuge or freeze. | ||
Transportation: | Within Calgary Zone:
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Testing Schedule: | Monday to Friday | ||
Reference Interval: | See laboratory report | ||
Testing Area: | Flow Cytometry | ||
Performing Site: | Calgary: Arthur Child Cancer Centre | ||
Additional Test Information: | Requisition and CBC with Differential results must accompany the specimen if unavailable in Netcare. Patient history must be included on the requisition | ||
Contact Comments: | 1-877-868-6848 | ||
Last Updated On: | Monday, March 17, 2025 |