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Test Code THS T Helper/Supressor Panel, LAB2252

Important Note

Send specimen in original container. Do NOT centrifuge. Send refrigerated.

THS Panel includes the percent and absolute counts of T-cell subsets thus Absolute Lymphocyte Count is necessary. Please include CBC/WBC with Differential when you order the THS Panel or send a copy of CBC/WBC with Differential with the sample.

Performing Laboratory

Pathology Lab, Des Moines, IA

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lavender (EDTA) whole blood

Specimen Volume: 4.0 mL blood/1.0 mL minimum

 

Refrigerated Stability: 

96 hours - Preferred

Frozen Stability: 

NOT Acceptable

Ambient Stability: 

72 hours

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Methodology

Flow Cytometry

Useful For

Reported test results include: Absolute Lymphocyte Count, CD4%, CD4 Absolute, CD8%, CD8 Absolute, CD4/CD8 ratio. This panel is intended to monitor antiretroviral treatment.

Report Available

2 hours