CD4 Lymphocytes
Order Code: CD4/3
Epic Lab Code: LAB1280
Order Form: A-1a Immunopathology or Epic Req
Flow Cytometry Service
6240 RCP
Flow Cytometry Resident: 467-6008
Flow Cytometry Lab: 467-6009
Tube Station #260
Specimen:
Peripheral blood
Collection Medium:
Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA)
Alternate Collection Media:
Pink top tube
Minimum:
Adult: 5 mL whole blood (Lavender) or 6 mL whole blood (Pink) Pediatric: 2 mL whole blood
Delivery Instructions:
Keep at room temperature. Do not refrigerate. Send to tube station #260 or deliver to Specimen Control, 6240 RCP.
Testing Schedule:
0800-1630 Monday through Friday. For additional services, contact Clinical Pathology Resident on-call at pager #3404.
Analytic Time:
2 days
Reference Range:
Adult reference ranges for whole blood lysis method by flow cytometry: T Cells (CD4) 34-62% Absolute Counts: 298-2045/mm3 CD3 test is run as an internal quality assurance measure as directed by CDC guidelines. The results of this QA will not be charged. Pediatric reference ranges will be provided with the interpretive report.
Comments:
Specimens with absolute lymphocyte counts of <100/mm3 will not be tested. Include pertinent clinical information on the reqisition. Recent corticosteroid or chemotherapy may invalidate result.
Methodology:
Flow Cytometry-Whole Blood Lysis
CPT Code:
86361
 
See Additional Information:
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery