T Cell Subset

Test Name

T Cell Subset

LIS Code

LSTC

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Test Includes

CD3, CD4, and CD8

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Sodium Heparin Green Top Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

3 ml whole blood in a Sodium Heparin Green Top Tube

Summary Test Name

T Cell Subset

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Do not spin. Keep at room temperature until courier pickup.

Specimen Stability

24 hours

Minimum Volume

3 ml whole blood

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

4 days after reception of specimen

Reference Value

Accompanies report

Additional Test Information

For all other CD# requests not listed above, contact the Send Out Department (717) 531-5741 or the Special Hematology Department at (717) 531-8559