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This study aims to establish optimal cutpoints for establishing monotypia and validate the diagnostic abilities of the TRBC1 antibody when used as a reflex test in conjunction with an existing T-cell antibody panel.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Materials and Methods<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>We used 46 normal peripheral blood specimens and examined 8 patients with reactive lymphoproliferations to determine the normal biological range of TRBC1 on CD4+ and CD8+ T cells. We also evaluated 43 patient specimens that were submitted for investigation of a lymphoproliferative disorder for CD2\/CD3\/CD4\/CD5\/CD7\/CD8\/CD16\/CD26\/CD45\/CD56\/TCR \u03b1\u03b2\/TCR \u03b3\u03b4, along with TRBC1 expression. The results were compared to TCR gene rearrangement patterns using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Statistical analysis established differing cutoff points for establishing monotypia dependent on restricted TRBC1 or TRBC2 usage. 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