Lymphocyte Absolute CD4 and CD8
Order Name
T HELP/CYTOTOX
Test Number: 5603200
Revision Date 05/24/2023
Test Number: 5603200
Revision Date 05/24/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Lymphocyte Absolute CD4 and CD8
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Flow cytometry |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 mL each (3 mL each) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender) and ACD Sol A/B (Yellow Top) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Collect Whole blood in Both ACD Solution A or B (Yellow Top) and EDTA (Lavender Top). Keep whole blood, do not centrifuge or refrigerate. Deliver to the laboratory ASAP - Same Day as Collection! Stability: Room Temperature, Yellow-top (ACD-A) or (ACD-B) tube: 2 days Lavender-top (EDTA) tube: 1 day Collect Monday through Wednesday only. Specimens must be received at Labcorp Oklahoma Inc. by Wednesday afternoon or collect on Monday. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Testing schedule may vary |
| Expected TAT | 3-5 Days |
| Clinical Use | Immunophenotype of T lymphocytes. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 096925 |
| Notes | This panel is also known as: T Helper and Suppressor Cells (CD4/CD8) |
| CPT Code(s) | 86359, 86360 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |