Table 1.
Clonal expansion of abnormal B lymphocytes in PB |
At least 5 × 109 B lymphocytes/L (5000/μL) |
Lymphoid cells ≤ 55% atypical/immature |
Low density of surface Ig (IgM or IgD) with κ or λ light chains |
B-cell surface antigens (CD19, CD20dim, CD23) |
CD5 surface antigen |