CD19

Immune System · B-Cell Receptor Signaling & Antibody Repertoire

Is a CD19 gene result the same as measuring CD19-positive cells?

CD19 encodes a surface protein used by B lymphocytes. A cell-count or marker test measures cells expressing that protein, while a DNA test examines the gene's sequence.

Common Gene Name
CD19 molecule
NCBI Gene ID
930
Chromosome
16

Clinical Evidence Status

Established disease relationshipTumor or drug-label biomarker context

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (2 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
immunodeficiency, common variable, 3ClinGen gene-disease validityDefinitiveAutosomal recessiveView source
2022-05-24
Blinatumomab (2)FDA labeling biomarkerLabel mentions biomarker; actionability not inferredOncologyView source

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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