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Test Code CD19/CD20 CD19/CD20

Useful For

Assessing B-cell depletion related to monoclonal antibody therapy.  To be used for monitoring monoclonal antibody therapy.

Synonyms/Keywords

Flow Cytometry, CD19, CD20, CD19/CD20, CD 19, CD 20, Antibody Monitoring

Specimen Requirements

Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)
Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No Whole blood EDTA Sodium-heparin Green Top Tube (GTT) 1.0 mL 0.5 mL 0.5 mL

Collection/Processing Instructions

A CBC with differential is required within 4 hours of collection of specimen for this test; submit results with the specimen for this test or include an order for a CBC with differential. 

 

Specimen must arrive in Flow Cytometry within 48 hours of collection.

 

Notify Flow Cytometry Lab (800-222-5835, ext 16385) before sending the specimen.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole blood Room temperature 48-72 hours

Rejection Criteria

Fixed specimens
Specimens more than 72 hours old
Refrigerated or frozen

Test Information

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Marshfield Labs.  It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.  This test is used for clinical purposes.  It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

 

Absolute counts for this test are based on the CBC results provided at the time of testing, including lymphocyte percentage.

Reference Range Information

Performing Location     Reference Range     
Marshfield Not applicable

Marshfield Labs Performing Department

Marshfield Labs Flow Cytometry

Performing Information

Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield Monday through Friday, days only 1 day Flow Cytometry

CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)
Quantity Description Comments
88184   1 Flow Cytometry, first marker  
88185   1 Additional marker, each  

Outreach CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)
Quantity Description Comments
88184   1 Flow Cytometry, first marker  
88185   1 Additional marker, each  

Ordering Applications

Ordering Application Description
Centricity CD19 CD20 Antibody Monitoring
Cerner CD19 CD20 Antibody Monitoring