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Test Name:
T-Cells, CD4 Only, by Flow Cytometry


  • SBMF No:
    25251
  • Performance Lab Name:
    Flow Cytometry/Molecular Pathology
  • Test Mnemonic:
    IMM DEFCD4
  • ABN:
    Not required
  • CPT Code:
    86361
  • Also Known As:
    CD4, Percent and Absolute
    CD4 T-Cell Lymphocytes for Patient Receiving AMEVIVE®
    Helper Cells
    AD PANEL4
  • Spec Type:
    Whole blood
  • Spec Container:
    2 tubes: Pale yellow top (ACD) tube -plus- lavender top (EDTA) tube
  • Pref Vol:
    7.0 mL ACD whole blood - plus - 5.0 mL EDTA whole blood
  • Min Vol:
    Contact SBMF Flow Cytometry department for specific instructions
  • Fasting:
    No
  • Spec Collect:
    Routine venipuncture
  • Spec Process:
    Do not centrifuge
    Do not remove plasma from cells
  • Spec Store Transport:
    Room temperature
    Optimally, transport to SBMF within 12 hours of collection
  • Spec Stability:
    EDTA sample: 30 hours room temperature (20-30°C)
    ACD sample: 3 days room temperature (20-30°C)
  • Methodology:
    Flow Cytometry
  • Additional Test Info:
    This test only results Helper cells
  • Day Run:
    Tue, Thu, Sat
  • Time Run:
    5:00 pm
  • Time Reported:
    24 hours
  • Test Type:
    FLOW