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what the risks are blood test, b lymphocyte cell surface markers, b-cell leukemia/lymphoma panel, test that looks, characteristic marker proteins on the surface of b-lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, markers helpful, in the diagnosis of leukemia, lymphoma, a sample of white blood cells is obtained by drawing blood, a vein, less commonly, bone marrow biopsy, done on a lymph node biopsy, lymphoma is suspected, blood is drawn, a vein, the elbow, the hand, puncture site is cleaned, antiseptic, an elastic band, around the upper arm to apply pressure, vein to swell, blood, a needle is inserted, vein, blood is collected in an air-tight vial, a syringe, band is removed, restore circulation, once the blood has been collected, needle is removed, puncture site is covered to stop any bleeding, in infants, young children, area is cleansed, antiseptic, punctured, a sharp needle, a lancet, blood collected, pipette, small glass tube, on a slide, onto a test strip, into a small container, a bandage applied, puncture site, any bleeding, sample of white blood cells, undergo immunophenotyping, determination, the specific cell type, characteristics, no special preparation, infants, children, test depends on child's age, level of trust, prepare child, infant test, procedure preparation, birth to 1 year, toddler test, procedure preparation, 1 to 3 years, preschooler test, procedure preparation, 3 to 6 years, schoolage test, procedure preparation, 6 to 12 years, adolescent test, procedure preparation, 12 to 18 years, the needle is inserted to draw blood, feel moderate pain, a prick, stinging sensation, some throbbing, this test performed, tests, blood smear, indicate abnormal white blood cells, leukemia, lymphoma is suspected, to differentiate the type of leukemia, lymphoma, abnormal results on this test, indicate lymphocytic leukemia, lymphoma, leukemia, uncontrolled growth, white blood cells, lymphoma, tumor, the lymph nodes, lymph tissue, excessive bleeding, fainting, feeling light-headed, hematoma, blood accumulating under the skin, infection, a slight risk, the skin is broken, multiple punctures to locate veins, this test is highly specialized, not be available at all general laboratories, veins, arteries vary in size, obtaining a blood sample.