Test Code TBHS T and B Helper/Suppressor, LAB2252
Performing Laboratory
Pathology Lab, Des Moines, IA
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender (EDTA) whole blood
Acceptable: Dark Green (Sodium Heparin) whole blood
Specimen Volume: 4.0 mL blood/1.0 mL minimum
Stability/Transport: 72 hrs ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Testing is performed Monday through Friday (7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) , with the exception of holidays.
Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Useful For
Reported test results include: Absolute Lymphocyte Count, CD4%, CD4 Absolute, CD8%, CD8 Absolute, CD4/CD8 ratio. This panel is intended to monitor antiretroviral treatment.
Analytic Time
2 hours