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HelpTest ID BLOD1574 CMV T Cell Immunity Panel
Specimen Type/Requirements
Dark Green Top (Sodium Heparin w/out Gel) - Whole Blood
Drawn Monday through Friday - never prior to a holiday -
and arrive at Sanford Laboratories Send Out Department the same day as drawn prior to 3:00 pm.
***Must be received at Viracor Eurofins within 32 hours of collection.
NOTE: Tubes must be at least 3/4 full to maintain proper ratio of blood to anticoagulant
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 10.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 5.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 32 Hours | Preferred for Transport |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Not Acceptable | |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 - 3 days
Additional Information
The CMV T Cell Immunity Panel measures the strength of T cell responses to Cytomegalovirus (CMV) specific antigens. It evaluates and reports the activity of CD4 and CD8 T cell responses independently. Effective T cell immunity against CMV is a factor in controlling CMV viral latency. CMV can affect patients with weakened immune systems and is a common risk factor in patients following solid organ or hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
Methodology
Flow Cytometry after Stimulation
Performing Lab
Viracor Eurofins
CPT
86352 x 4