Pseudonyms

HSB, High Sensitivity B cells, b cells, B cell, B Cells - High Sensitivity for Rituximab\CAR-T Cell Monitoring

Collection Requirements

6mL Lithium Heparin NO GEL. Do not collect on Friday or the day before a public holiday. ** Mark request as URGENT and send to pathology specimen reception ASAP **

Tube Colour

Dark Green

Test image(s)

Requires own tube?

Yes

Availability

Daily (Mon-Thurs).

Reference Laboratory

Royal Children's Hospital Laboratory Services, Level 4 East Building, 50 Flemington Road Parkville, Vic, 3052. tel 03 9345 4200 Fax 03 9345 9884

Notes

FBE should also be requested. Sample must be received by RCH within 22h of collection. Do not collect on Friday or the day before a public holiday. Mark request as URGENT to facilitate immediate transport.

CSR - please process URGENTLY and provide sample to Biochemistry for transfer to RCH

Test code: HSB

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