T And B Lymphocytes
Order Name
T/B LYMPHS
Test Number: 5603250
Revision Date 02/21/2012
Test Number: 5603250
Revision Date 02/21/2012
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
CBC - WBC/Lymphocyte %
|
Flow cytometry | |
|
Flow Peripheral Blood (T and B Lymphocytes)
|
Flow cytometry |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | See Special Instructions | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) and Lithium Heparin (Dark Green Top / No-GEL) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Need One 4.5 mL EDTA (Lavender) and One 5 mL Lithium Heparin (Green No Gel), can use either if necessary; Keep at Room Temperature. Do NOT centrifuge! Deliver to Hematology or Flow Cytometry ASAP. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 2 Days |
| Clinical Use | Immunophenotype of patient's lymphocytes |
| CPT Code(s) | 818026X7 |
| Internal Comments | test to no longer be offered in this configuration per Carol G. |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |