| RESULT |
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Found 1 matches for: TBLYM |
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T Subsets and B Lymphs, Whole Blood
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Order Code:
TBLYM
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| Synonyms: |
Total B Cell, CD4, CD8, and CD 4/8 Ratio |
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| Specimen Type: |
Whole Blood |
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| Container Type: |
Lavender-top tube (EDTA) |
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| Minimum Volume (Pediatric): |
1 mL |
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| Methodology: |
Flow Cytometry. Only dual CD8 and CD3-positive lymphocytes are enumerated as suppressor cells, eliminating T cytotoxic or NK cells, which may have weak surface suppressor antigen without pan-T CD3 expression. Absolute counts calculated using electronic impedance WBC and % lymphocytes. |
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| Turnaround Time: |
24 hours/next day |
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| Special Handling: |
Transport at Room Temperature, to be received within 24 hours of collection. |
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| CPT Codes: |
86355, 86357, 86359, 86360 |
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| Causes For Rejection: |
Specimen clotted, > 24 hours old. |
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