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T-cell Subsets, CD4:CD8 Ratio and Count

Test ID: FLOW CD4* CPT Code: 86359, 86360

Expected Turnaround Time
3 days
Stated turn-around-times (TATs) are for clinical use only and subject to change based on biopharma protocol requirements. Final TATs will be specified in the biopharma study contract.

Clinical Information
Flow cytometry panel inclusive of CD3, CD4, and CD8 for T-cell subset analysis. Reporting includes CD4:CD8 ratio and count. *Testing performed by affiliate laboratory.

Requisition Forms

Specimen Requirements


Specimen Requirements

Whole Blood: 4 mL (minimum of 0.5 mL with 107 cells), NaHep preferred (EDTA accepted)


Specimen Stability

Specimen stable for 48 hours at 4°C.


Storage Requirements

2°C to 8°C


Shipping Conditions
Refrigerated

Shipping Recommendations

REFRIGERATED, Use a refrigerated (NOT FROZEN) gel pack in the shipment to protect from extreme temperatures. Separate gel pack from specimen


Specimen Rejection Criteria

Specimens stored at incorrect temperature; Non-viable specimens; Specimens in inappropriate anticoagulant; Too few cells; Hemolysis; Specimen clotted


Test Details


Synonyms

CD4/CD8 count; T helper / T suppressor analysis; lymphocyte subsets


Keywords
Flow Cytometry, primary immunodeficiencies, HIV, immune dysfunction

Test Method
Flow cytometry

Methodology Category
Flow Cytometry

Associations

HIV, CD4