B and T Lymphocyte Quant by Flow
Order Name
B T Lymph Qnt
Test Number: 5582618
Revision Date 05/24/2023
Test Number: 5582618
Revision Date 05/24/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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B and T Lymphocyte Quant by Flow
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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 mLeach) | 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 | This test is also known as: Lymphocyte Quant by Flow or Flow Abbreviated Immunophenotype Panel This is a semi-quantitative assay that measures both the relative and absolute numbers of B cells and T cells in the peripheral blood, which may be useful in the initial evaluation of patients with suspected immunodeficiency. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 096917 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86355; 86359; 86360 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |