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HelpTest Code IP IMMUNODEFICIENCY PANEL (T-CELL SUBSETS ONLY)
Method
Flow Cytometry
CPT(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| CD 3 | 86359 |
| CD 4 & CD 8 | 86360 |
Specimen Information
|
Container |
Specimen |
Temperature |
Collect Vol |
Submit Vol |
Minimum Vol |
Stability |
| Sodium Heparin Tube | Whole Blood | Ambient | 4 mL | 2 mL | 1 mL | 48 hours |
| Purple Top (EDTA) | Whole Blood | Ambient | 4 mL | 2 mL | 1 mL | 30 hours |
Samples drawn in sodium heparin (supply #032050) must be tested within 48 hours of collection. Lavender top tube (EDTA) is also acceptable. EDTA samples must be tested within 30 hours. A clinical history and a properly filled out laboratory requisition must be provided.
Reference Range
CD3% = 62 – 87%
CD4%= 35 – 63%
CD8% = 10 – 35%
Absolute CD4 = 329 – 1427 cells/uL
Instrumentation
Beckman Coulter FC500 and Beckman Coulter Navios
LOINC Code Information
| Result Code | Reporting Name | LOINC Code |
| CD3 | CD3 | 20599-7 |
| CD4 | CD4 | 32516-7 |
| CD8 | CD8 | 32518-3 |
| TOTCD4 | Absolute CD4 | 32515-9 |
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Monday – Saturday / 3 days / Not available STAT
Section
Immunology
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes