Extended B cell panel (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Extended B cell panel (Blood)

Alternate Names	Memory B cells, Switched memory B cells, Non-switched memory B cells, Transitional B cells, Plasmablasts
Test Code	MBC
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	4 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED Lithium Heparin - No Gel (Green Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Extended B cell panel analysis includes memory B cells. Please also request a Full Blood Examination (FBE), as this is required to quantitate absolute values and must be collected at the same time. For routine B cell analysis, please request lymphocyte subsets, including B cells, refer to Lymphocyte Subsets - Flow Cytometry (Blood).
Collection Instructions	Please collect DEDICATED 1 x Lithium Heparin (no gel) tube AND 1 x EDTA tube. This test is time critical. Specimen must only be collected SUNDAY-THURSDAY afternoons in order to reach the referral laboratory within the required timeframe (24 hours). Please do NOT collect on a day prior to a public holiday, as the specimen will not be tested.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store ambient at room temperature
Testing Frequency	Monday - Friday
Min Test Volume	500uL
Add On Test Suitability	Please discuss with the Austin Immunopathologist, as testing must be performed within 24 hours of sample collection.

Container ID	LH, LHW, EW, EWP, CH
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in Room Temperature Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department FBE to be performed locally. Please forward a copy of the FBE result with the sample. If there are any queries regarding the test or specimen suitability, please discuss with the Immunopathologist.
External Laboratory	Immunology, Royal Children's Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes

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