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Test ID BLOD0654 Immunodeficiency Panel 3

Specimen Type/Requirements

Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Whole Blood

 

Specimen must be tested within 72 hours of collection.  Send to be received at Sanford Medical Center Sioux Falls Monday through Friday morning.

 

Lithium Heparin and ACD Solution are not acceptable.  Clotted specimens are not acceptable.

 

Test is affected by gross hemolysis.  Test is not affected by lipemia. 

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     4.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     2.0 mL   

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Friday

Methodology

Flow Cytometry

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

CPT

86360, 86359

AKA

T Helper Supressor

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     72 hours     Preferred for transport   
 Refrigerated     Not Acceptable     
 Frozen     Not Acceptable     

 

Additional Information

Panel includes Percent and Absolute Values for: Total T Cells (CD3), Helper T Cells (CD3+CD4+), Suppressor T Cells (CD3+CD8+). Helper-Suppressor Ratio also included.