Test Code LAB9111 Regulatory T Cells
Performing Section
Immunology/Flow
Purpose/Principle
Flow cytometry analysis of FoxP3 positive Regulatory T cells (Tregs).
Special Collection Notes
No Gel
Specimen Type
Whole Blood:
Purple Top -EDTA (Preferred)
Dark Green Top-Sodium Heparin
Specimen Volume
Preferred: 3.0 mL
Minimum: 1.0 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
Regulatory T Cells (CD4+CD25+FOXP3+)
FOXP3 (Mean Fluorescence Intensity
Reference Range
Regulatory T Cells (CD4+CD25+FOXP3+)3.2-12.4% of CD4 T Cells
FOXP3 (Mean Fluorescence Intensity)
12,872-24,759 Units of Fluorescence
TAT
48 Hours
Sample Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Additional Notes
Testing must be performed within 24 hours.Specimen will be rejected if clotted.
Aliases
Tregs
Natural Tregs
FOXP3 + T Cell s
FOXP3 mutation
IPEX
T Cell
CPT
88184
88185 X 4
Test/Batch Schedule
Monday-Friday Noon
Method
Flow Cytometry