IMM DEF P
Immune Deficiency Panel, Blood
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2236
Synonyms:
CD3, CD4, CD8, and CD4/CD8 ratio
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Green top (sodium heparin) tube AND lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
4 mL green top (sodium heparin) AND 4 mL lavender top (EDTA)
Minimum Volume:
2 mL green top (sodium heparin) AND 2 mL lavender top (EDTA)
Collection Procedure:
1. Specimens must arrive within 24 hours of collection.
2. If a current CBC with differential is available, only sodium heparin whole blood is required.
3. Specimens cannot be refrigerated or frozen.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
CPT Codes:
86359 - CD3 Marker (EAP 30050140)
86360 - CD4 CD8 Count and Ratio (EAP 30050570)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Method:
Flow Cytometry
Test Includes:
CD3, CD4, CD8, and CD4/CD8 ratio
Reference Ranges:
MATURE T-CELLS (CD3)
Absolute:
550 - 3,003
cells/μL
Percent:
51 - 91
%
HELPER T-CELLS (CD4)
Absolute:
401 - 2,310
cells/μL
Percent:
33 - 70
%
SUPPRESSOR T-CELLS (CD8)
Absolute:
40 - 1,122
cells/μL
Percent:
4 - 34
%
CD4/CD8 RATIO
1.0 - 5.0
Clinical Significance:
The immune deficiency panel is designed to monitor T-lymphocyte abnormalities in patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus.