Lymphocyte CD4 Count CD4C
Method(s) | Flow Cytometry |
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Components | Lymphocyte Count, CD4% Help/Inducer CD4 Absolute Count, CD4/8 Abs DP T-cells, CD3 Absolute T-cells, CD3% Mature T-cells, CD4/8% DP T-cells, CD8 Absolute Count, CD8% Suppress/Cytotoxic, CD4/CD8 Ratio |
Specimen Required | |
Collect | Two 3 mL lavender (EDTA) top tubes. |
Transport | 3 mL whole blood at 20-25ºC Monday - Thursday. |
Stability | Ambient: 24 hours. Once placed in Cytochex vial, refrigerate. |
Schedule | Mon - Fri, Sat til noon |
Billing Code | 5011577 |
CPTCode | 86356, 86359, 86360 |
Notes | CBCD results and patient demographics required. |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
Reference Interval | |
See Laboratory Report. |