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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
,
Dallas
,
TX
75235
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General Information
Performed: Mon-Sat
Turn Around Time: 1-3 days
CPT Codes: 86360
Performed By: Hematology
Notes:
1. Samples from Patients taking immunosuppressive drugs can yield poor resolution.
2. Blast cells can interfere with test results.
Clinical Utility: (CD3+CD8+) and (CD3+CD4+) percentages or counts are used to characterize and monitor some forms of immunodeficiency and autoimmune diseases. The relative percentage of the
(CD3+CD8+) subset is elevated in many patients with autoimmune diseases such as SCID or AIDS.
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
CD3 Total T Cell |
Flow Cytometry |
|
|
55.1 |
86.8 |
% |
CD3 Absolute |
Flow Cytometry |
|
|
940 |
2887 |
cells/mcL |
CD4 T Cell Absolute |
Flow Cytometry |
|
|
528 |
1747 |
cells/mcL |
CD4 T Cell Helper |
Flow Cytometry |
|
|
28.4 |
56.9 |
% |
CD8 T Cell Suppressor |
Flow Cytometry |
|
|
10.6 |
42.9 |
% |
CD8 T Cell Absolute |
Flow Cytometry |
|
|
184 |
1332 |
cells/mcL |
CD4:CD8 |
Flow Cytometry |
|
|
0.7 |
4.3 |
|
Lymphs Abs Count |
Flow Cytometry |
|
|
1.33 |
4.03 |
x10(9)/L |
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
Lav EDTA, 4mL |
|
|
Samples must arrive at Flow Cytometry within 48 hours of draw. |
Room Temperature |
Room Temperature |