T Cell Subset THS
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
T Cell Subset |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
T Cell Subset |
Clinical Info |
This assay provides absolute cell counts and percentages for CD3+ T-cells, CD4 and CD8 T cell subsets,as well as CD4/CD8 ratio. |
Specimen Type |
Blood |
Container |
EDTA (Lavender) or Sodium Heparin (Green top) |
Collection Instructions |
Specimen must arrive within 12 hours of draw. Contact the Tumor Marker (Flow Cytometry) Laboratory at 516-562-4169 for collection instructions and consultation on selection of test(s). Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or Green (Sodium Heparin) Tube Specimen: 3 mL of whole blood Transport Temperature: Ambient Collection Instructions: Forward promptly. Specimen cannot be refrigerated. Rejection Criteria - All Peripheral Blood samples that were not kept and/or transported at room temperature 18-25°C will be rejected. These samples are also rejected if the laboratory cannot feasibly complete testing within 24 hours post collection and the sample has not been preserved, unless viability is greater than 50%. |
Transport Instructions |
Ambient |
Specimen Stability |
Delivery to the lab within 12 hours is recommended |
Methodology |
Flow Cytometry includes CD3, CD4, CD8, ABS CD3, ABS CD4, ABS CD8 and 4/8 Ratio |
Days Performed |
Laboratory is open Mondays through Fridays 7:00AM to 12:00AM. All testing is available during these hours. Limited testing is available on Saturdays from 8AM-4PM. Laboratory is closed on Sundays and Legal Holidays – New Year’s, Martin Luther King Jr, President’s, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. |
Performing Laboratory |
NSLIJ Manhasset |
CPT |
86359 - t cells, total count 86360 - t cells, absolute CD4 and CD8 count 86379 - nk cells 88180 x 2 - flow cytometry |
PDM |
5201208 |
Result InterpretationSee FTHS test for Applicable reference ranges . |
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