Test Code LAB7755 TBNK Panel
Aliases
Lymphocyte Subsets
CD3
CD4
CD8
CD19
CD16/CD56
T Cell
Performing Section
Immunology/Flow
Special Collection Notes
Mix sample well after collection to prevent specimen clotting
Specimen Type
Whole Blood:
Purple Top-EDTA (Preferred)
Dark Green Top-Sodium Heparin
Specimen Volume
Preferred: 3.0 mL
Minimum: 0.5 mL
Processing Instructions
Submit whole blood -DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.
Store and send ambient.
Sample must received into the lab Monday-Friday(before noon). Do not send sample on Friday (after noon), Saturday, Sunday or holidays.
Temperature
Ambient
TAT
24 hours
Test Components
See ResourcesCPT
86359
86360
86355
86357
Sample Stability
Purple Top Tube-EDTA
Ambient: 48 hours
Light Green Top Tube-Lithium Heparin
Ambient: 72 hours
Additional Notes
CBC with Differential required for absolute values.
Test/Batch Schedule
Monday-Friday Noon
Method
Flow Cytometry