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Test Code TBLYM T AND B CELL LYMPHOCYTE PANEL, BLOOD

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
Label Text                                TBLYM
EPIC LAB10074                                    

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Evaluation of T, B, NK-cell lymphocyte subsets which is of diagnostic utility in assessing immune status

Method Name

Flow Cytometry

Reference Values

Percentage and absolute counts of T, B, NK-cell lymphocyte 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
CD19+ (B CELLS) PERCENT
CD19+ ABSOLUTE
CD3+ (T CELLS) PERCENT
CD3+ ABSOLUTE
CD4 / CD8 RATIO
CD4+ (T CELLS) PERCENT
CD4+ ABSOLUTE
CD56+ (NK CELLS) PERCENT
CD56+ 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 Lavender 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

86355 B Cells, Total Count  
86357 Natural Killer (NK) Cells, Total Count  
86359 T cells, Total Count  
86360 T cells, Absolute CD4 and CD8 count, Including Ratio  

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

Rejection Information

Clotted specimen

Frozen specimen