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Aliases
CD3
CD3/CD4
CD3/CD8
T Cell
Performing Section
Immunology/Flow
Specimen Type
Whole Blood:
Purple Top-EDTA (Preferred)
Dark Green Top -Sodium Heparin
Light Green Top-Lithium Heparin
Specimen Volume
Preferred: 1.0 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.
TAT
24 hours
CPT
86359
86360
Special Collection Notes
Mix sample well after collection to prevent specimen clotting.
Method
Flow Cytometry
Temperature
Ambient
Sample Stability
Ambient: 48 hours
Test/Batch Schedule
Monday-Friday Noon