Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia PBMC for Leukemia Research

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) PBMC products are sourced from IRB-consented donors clinically diagnosed with CLL and processed within 24 hours of collection under standardised conditions. CLL is unique among the leukemias in that the malignant clone circulates in large numbers in peripheral blood, often accounting for the majority of circulating lymphocytes at diagnosis. This makes PBMCs an especially disease-relevant, non-invasive source of both leukemic and residual normal immune cells for downstream study.

CLL Biology and Why Peripheral Blood

  • CLL is characterised by clonal accumulation of mature-appearing, functionally incompetent B lymphocytes that co-express CD5 and CD19/CD20, typically in numbers high enough to make peripheral blood diagnostic on its own via flow cytometry.
  • IGHV mutation status and cytogenetic abnormalities detected by FISH – including del(17p), del(11q), trisomy 12 and del(13q) – are the key prognostic and predictive markers routinely assessed from peripheral blood.
  • The proportion of circulating clonal cells makes PBMCs efficient for bulk and single-cell studies of the leukemic clone without the need for marrow aspiration.
  • Peripheral T cell and NK cell compartments in CLL show well-documented dysfunction, including T cell exhaustion and skewed subset ratios, positioning PBMCs as a useful matrix for immune dysfunction research alongside the leukemic clone itself.
  • Targeted therapies including BTK inhibitors (ibrutinib, acalabrutinib) and BCL-2 inhibitors (venetoclax) have driven demand for peripheral blood-derived material in pharmacodynamic, resistance, and minimal residual disease research.

Donor Stratification Available

  • IGHV mutation status where documented
  • Cytogenetic abnormalities by FISH, including del(17p), del(11q), trisomy 12 and del(13q)
  • Disease stage (Rai/Binet) and treatment history
  • Prior or current BTK inhibitor/BCL-2 inhibitor exposure where reported
  • Age band and sex assigned at birth
  • Matched healthy donor PBMCs available

Product Features

  • Research Use Only (RUO), cryopreserved PBMCs
  • Clinically confirmed CLL donors
  • Processed within 24 hours of collection
  • Stored using CryoStor® CS10 freezing media
  • Custom aliquot sizes available on request
  • IRB-approved protocols and electronic informed consent

De-identified Donor Data

  • Verified CLL diagnosis
  • Donor demographics: age, sex assigned at birth, race/ethnicity
  • Self-reported allergies and infectious disease history
  • Disease stage and treatment history where documented
  • Additional CLL-specific data available upon request

Applications

  • Immunophenotyping of the clonal B-cell population and residual T/NK compartments by flow cytometry
  • Bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing of leukemic and non-leukemic peripheral immune populations
  • IGHV and cytogenetic prognostic marker studies
  • BTK inhibitor and BCL-2 inhibitor pharmacodynamic and resistance research
  • Minimal residual disease assay development
  • T cell exhaustion and immune dysfunction studies in CLL
  • Biomarker discovery and drug screening in patient-derived cells

Other Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Specimen Types

Compliance and Quality Assurance

  • IRB-approved collections and protocols
  • 21 CFR Part 11 – compliant e-consent system
  • HIPAA-compliant donor data protection

Ordering & Customization

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia PBMC samples are shipped on dry ice and available in custom aliquots. For pricing, current availability, international orders or regulatory requirements, please contact learnmore@sanguinebio.com to confirm documentation and compliance needs. To browse donor cohorts across our full inventory, visit our human PBMCs page.

Protocols & Documentation

  • PBMC Isolation from Whole Blood

    Standard operating procedure for isolating peripheral blood mononuclear cells from whole blood using density-gradient separation.

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  • Immune Cell Isolation

    Guidelines for isolating immune cell populations with validated enrichment steps, purity checkpoints, and documentation.

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  • Choosing the Right PBMC Configuration

    Reference guide comparing PBMC formats, cryopreservation states, and study-fit recommendations for your application.

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  • Thawing Cryopreserved PBMC

    Validated thawing protocol to recover viable cryopreserved PBMCs while minimizing activation and loss of function.

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  • Informed Consent Form (ICF)

    Available upon request — confirms donor consent for research use and downstream commercialization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Are samples IRB approved?

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YES – All collections are conducted under IRB-approved protocols and electronic informed consent. Sanguine utilizes Advarra and WCG IRB for oversight.

YES – all our products are research use only (RUO).

Storage depends on sample type but often cryopreserved samples stored in liquid nitrogen can be stored for years.

Extensive customization is available. To discuss your project request a quote or email us at learnmore@sanguinebio.com.

Sanguine offers flexible prospective collection services tailored to fit your research. For more information and to request a quote, please see: our prospective biospecimen collection services page.

Timelines depend on condition, sample type, and I/E criteria but we often start collection within 2 weeks of signed agreement.

YES – we have in-stock inventory. You can also email us at learnmore@sanguinebio.com as we continually get new samples in our inventory.

Each sample from a different individual – Unique donor means each sample comes from a different person, ensuring biological diversity in your study.

YES – Unique donors can be specified and guaranteed based on your requirements.

For information about sample quality, please see: Quality and Compliance

YES – “IRB-approved collection protocols” and IRB approval documentation available upon request. Sanguine utilizes two internationally-recognized IRBs (Advarra and WCG IRB) for review and approval.

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Our scientific team can scope prospective collections with donor-specific I/E criteria, typically starting within 2 weeks of agreement.

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