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HelpTest Code CD4 CD4 COUNT FOR MONITORING, BLOOD
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | CD4 |
| EPIC | LAB10735 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Monitoring CD4 counts in HIV positive individuals
Method Name
Flow Cytometry
Reference Values
Percentage and absolute counts of T-cell subsets reported with age-specific normal ranges.
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Friday
Specimens drawn on Friday MUST ARRIVE in Scarborough lab before midnight Friday to ensure processing within 48 hours of collection.
Report Available
1 Day
Profile Information
|
Individual Test Description |
|---|
| ABSOLUTE COUNT |
| CD3+ (T CELLS) PERCENT |
| CD3+ ABSOLUTE |
| CD4 / CD8 RATIO |
| CD4+ (T CELLS) PERCENT |
| CD4+ ABSOLUTE |
| CD8+ (T CELLS) PERCENT |
| CD8+ ABSOLUTE |
| LYMPHOCYTES, TOTAL, PERCENT |
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Preferred Container
Lavender Top Tube (EDTA)
Preferred Volume
Whole Blood: 4.0 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))
Minimum Volume
Collecting minimum volumes can result in a need for sample recollection, and/or a delay in results. Minimum volumes are subjective and cannot account for all aspects of specimen and testing needs. Refer to the Preferred Volume section for optimal volumes for laboratory specimens.
Whole Blood: 2.0 mL (Lavendar Top Tube (EDTA))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Send at ambient temperature.
Specimen must be received at the NorDx Scarborough facility by midnight Friday to guarantee processing within 48 hours of collection.
Do not collect specimen on Friday afternoon for Saturday arrival at the Scarborough location or before a holiday weekend.
Date of collection and clinical information are required on the request form for processing.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Room Temp: 48 hours
Add On Capable
Yes.
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 86359 | T cells, Total Count | |
| 86360 | T cells, Absolute CD4 and CD8 count, Including Ratio |
Keywords
HELPER/SUPPRESSOR
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
Clinical Significance
Includes
Percent of total lymphocytes:
CD3+ (T Cells)
CD4+ (T Cells)
CD8+ (T Cells)
Absolute Counts:
Absolute CD3+
Absolute CD4+
Absolute CD8+
CD4/CD8 Ratio
LOINC Code Information
65759-3
Rejection Information
Clotted specimen
Frozen specimen