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. |
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| Reference Interval | |
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See Laboratory Report. |
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