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EPIC: LAB2252
Performing Laboratory
Flow Cytometry Section - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Test Method
Flow Cytometry
Performance
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Analytical Time:
2 hours
Specimen Requirement
Preferred Collection Container:
Lavender (EDTA)
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:
THS Panel includes the percent and absolute counts of T-cell subsets thus Absolute Lymphocyte Count is necessary. Please include CBC/WBC with Differential when you order the THS Panel or send a copy of CBC/WBC with Differential with the sample.
Unacceptable Conditions:
Clotted specimens, frozen specimens, and wrong anticoagulant used
Specimen Stability
Stability
Refrigerated Stability:
96 hours - Preferred
Frozen Stability:
NOT Acceptable
Ambient Stability:
72 hours
CPT Code Information
86360
Alias
CD4; CD8; Helper/Suppressor Ratio; CD4/CD8 Ratio; Immune Competence; Immune Status; Immunodeficiency Panel; Lymphocyte Subset Panel 4 Quest; CD3; T cell subsets
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.