Lymphocyte Subsets
| Test Name | Lymphocyte Subset |
| Alternate Name(s) |
T4,T8,T8 Ratio, CD4 CD8 Ratio,T4/T8 Ratio, CD4/CD8 Ratio, Lymphocyte Subsets Total. Lymphocyte Marker |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | FLOW |
| Specimen Type |
6 mL whole blood in EDTA (lavender) |
| Collection Container |
3 mL whole blood in EDTA (lavender) |
| Container Information |
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| Collection Information | Tubes must be filled |
| Test Schedule | |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 2-3 days |
| Stat Turnaround Time | N/A |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes |
All specimens must have the Flow Cytometry form completed and the most resent CBC results.
R_08-341-032-F Request for Flow Cytometry Testing Requisition.PDF
NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL DO NOT send to BGH - Send directly to testing site
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| Storage and Transport |
SPECIMEN HANDLING: Monday-Thursday only Store and send at room temperature. Note: sample should be kept at consistent room temperature. |
| Test Referred To | Offsite, Reference Lab |
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