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HelpTest Code LAB8537 T Cell TCR Subsets
Performing Section
Immunology/Flow
Purpose/Principle
Flow cytometry analysis of T Cell Receptor (TCR) alpha/beta and gamma/delta T cells.
Special Collection Notes
No Gel
Specimen Type
Whole Blood:
Purple Top -EDTA (Preferred)
Dark Green Top -Sodium Heparin
Specimen Volume
Preferred: 1.0 mL
Minimum: 0.2 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
Test Components
Alpha/Beta
Gama/Delta
Reference Range
Alpha/Beta>=85%
Gama/Delta
<=15.0%
TAT
48 Hours
Sample Stability
Ambient: 48 hours
Additional Notes
Specimen will be rejected if clotted.
Aliases
TCR
T Cell
CPT
88184
88185 X 3
Test/Batch Schedule
Monday-Friday Noon
Method
Flow Cytometry