Lymphocyte Subset Panel 5 (NY)

Lymphocyte Subset Panel 5 (NY)

Test Code

17332
86361
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
17332
86361
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
This test is not available in all locations. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Lymphocyte Subset Panel 5 (NY) - Assists in evaluating helper cell immune status in immunodeficiency diseases such as AIDS.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Includes

  • % CD4, Absolute CD4+ Cells, Absolute Lymphocytes

Methodology

Flow Cytometry (FC)

Assay Category

This test code is for New York patient testing. For non-New York patient testing, use test code 8360.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
% CD4, Absolute CD4+ Cells, Absolute Lymphocytes

Methodology

Flow Cytometry (FC)
This test code is for New York patient testing. For non-New York patient testing, use test code 8360.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Blood specimens should be maintained at room temperature during transport. For optimal results specimen should reach the laboratory within 24 hours of collection.

The change reflects the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidelines and Recommendations for lymphocyte subsets performed by the single-platform method (CDC MMWR Weekly Report, January 31, 2003, Vol.52 No.RR2)

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • EDTA (lavender-top) tube
  • Room temperature: 30 hours
  • Refrigerated: Unacceptable
  • Frozen: Unacceptable
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  • Sodium heparin (green-top) tube
  • Room temperature: 48 hours
  • Refrigerated: Unacceptable
  • Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Lithium heparin (green-top) tube • ACD (yellow-top) tube • Samples beyond stability • Insufficient volume • Samples transported at >37° C • Received refrigerated • Received frozen

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or sodium heparin (green-top) tube
0.5 mL
Blood specimens should be maintained at room temperature during transport. For optimal results specimen should reach the laboratory within 24 hours of collection.

The change reflects the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidelines and Recommendations for lymphocyte subsets performed by the single-platform method (CDC MMWR Weekly Report, January 31, 2003, Vol.52 No.RR2)
Transport tube
Room temperature
EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Room temperature: 30 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable
Gross hemolysis • Lithium heparin (green-top) tube • ACD (yellow-top) tube • Samples beyond stability • Insufficient volume • Samples transported at >37° C • Received refrigerated • Received frozen
Service Area must be determined
This test is not available in all locations. Please provide ACCOUNT INFORMATION NEEDED to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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