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| LAB2251 T, B AND NK CELLS |
Test includes: CD3, CD4, CD8, CD19, ABS Lymph Count and NK Cells.
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Collection Container:
Lavender (EDTA)
Also Acceptable Collection Container:
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Information:
Collect blood in a lavender EDTA tube.
Transport Information:
Send specimen in original container. Do NOT centrifuge. Send refrigerated.
Minimum Sample Volume:
1.0 mL of whole blood
Remarks:
T, B, and NK Panel includes the percent and absolute counts of Lymphocyte subsets thus Absolute Lymphocyte Count is necessary. Please include CBC/WBC with Differential when you order the T, B, and NK Panel or send a copy of CBC/WBC with Differential with the sample.
Unacceptable Conditions:
Clotted specimens, frozen specimens, and wrong anticoagulant used
Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
96 hours - Preferred
Frozen Stability:
NOT Acceptable
Ambient Stability:
72 hours
Performing Laboratory
Pathology Laboratory, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines
SEND OUTS- This test is forwarded from PL to Methodist. Be sure to batch seperately, and label "TO IMMC STAT."
CPT
86355
86357
86359
86360
Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Performance
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Analytical Time:
2 hours
Testing Laboratory:
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Laboratory Section:
Flow Cytometry
Alias
TBBS, CD19 Count; CD16/CD56 Count; NK Cells; B-cell Subset; Lymphocyte Subsets; T and B cell Subsets; Lymphocyte Subset Enumeration; Immune Competence; Immune Status; Immunodeficiency Panel