Test Name: *RETIRED* LYMPHOCYTE SUBSET PANEL 5
Test Code: 2198945
Alias: LAB9242
CPT Code(s): 86361  
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

 
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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