| Test Name: |
*RETIRED* LYMPHOCYTE SUBSET PANEL 5 |
| Test Code: |
2198945 |
| Alias: |
LAB9242
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| CPT Code(s): |
86361
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| Test Includes: |
% CD4, Absolute CD4+ Cells, Absolute Lymphocytes |
| Preferred Specimen: |
5.0 mL whole blood |
| Container: |
EDTA (lavender) |
| Minimum Volume: |
0.5 mL whole blood
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| Collection Instructions: |
Invert tube 5 to 10 times immediately after filling.
If a CBC is also required, a separate EDTA (lavender) tube must be submitted. |
| Transport Temperature: |
Room temperature |
| Stability: |
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: unacceptable
Frozen: unacceptable |
| Rejection Criteria: |
Hemolysis
Lithium heparin (green)
ACD (yellow)
Clotted specimen
Frozen specimen |
| Schedule: |
Set up: Mon-Sat p.m.; Report available: 1 day |
| Method: |
Flow Cytometry (FC) |
| Performing Lab: |
Quest Diagnostics, Wood Dale; #8360 |
| Clinical Significance: |
This panel is used to measure CD4+ T cells (CD4) in the blood (absolute CD4 cell count, %CD4, absolute lymphocytes). The CD4+ T-cell (CD4) count is the most valuable indicator of immune status in HIV-infected individuals. This panel can be used to establish a baseline CD4 level and to monitor treatment progress. It can also be used to facilitate differential diagnoses between congenital and acquired immunodeficiency diseases |
| Use: |
Updated 2/27/21 |
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