T and B Cells, Total

Test Code

39588

CPT Code(s)

86355, 86359

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Test Code

39588

CPT Code(s)

86355, 86359

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

T and B Cells, Total - Low numbers of NK cells are found in individuals who are susceptible to viral infections, including cytomegalovirus and varicella

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Includes

Absolute Lymphocytes
Absolute CD19+ Cells
% CD19 (B Cells)
Absolute CD3+ Cells
% CD3 (Mature T Cells)

Methodology

Flow Cytometry (FC)

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Includes

Absolute Lymphocytes
Absolute CD19+ Cells
% CD19 (B Cells)
Absolute CD3+ Cells
% CD3 (Mature T Cells)

Methodology

Flow Cytometry (FC)

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL - volumes below 1 mL should be submitted in a pediatric EDTA tube

Transport Container

5 mL (or 3 mL pediatric) EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Setup Schedule, Collection Instructions, Reject Criteria

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL - volumes below 1 mL should be submitted in a pediatric EDTA tube

Transport Container

5 mL (or 3 mL pediatric) EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Setup Schedule, Collection Instructions, Reject Criteria

Service Area must be determined

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.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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