Test Name
T Cell Subset
LIS CodeLSTC
Lab Section
Specimen Processing Area
Fluid TypeWhole Blood
Test Includes
CD3, CD4, and CD8
Specimen Tube Type TransportSodium Heparin Green Top Tube
Container Whole Blood Required3 ml whole blood in a Sodium Heparin Green Top Tube
Summary Test NameT Cell Subset
Specimen Preparation OutreachDo not spin. Keep at room temperature until courier pickup.
Specimen Stability24 hours
Minimum Volume3 ml whole blood
Specimen TransportRoom Temperature
Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats4 days after reception of specimen
Reference ValueAccompanies report
Additional Test InformationFor all other CD# requests not listed above, contact the Send Out Department (717) 531-5741 or the Special Hematology Department at (717) 531-8559