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Test Code LAB2252 T Helper/Suppressor Panel

Additional Codes

SQ : THS

COLLECTION

Preferred Collection Container: 

Lavender (EDTA)

 

Collection Information: 

Collect blood in a lavender EDTA tube.

 

Transport Information: 

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

Minimum Sample Volume: 

1.0 mL of whole blood

Unacceptable Conditions: 

Clotted specimens, frozen specimens, and wrong anticoagulant used

STABILITY

Refrigerated Stability: 

96 hours - Preferred

 

Frozen Stability: 

NOT Acceptable

 

Ambient Stability: 

72 hours

REMARKS

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 LAB

Specimen sent to Path Lab to be routed to Iowa Methodist.

Performed: 

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

 

Analytical Time: 

2 hours

 

Testing Laboratory: 

Iowa Methodist Medical Center

 

Laboratory Section: 

Flow Cytometry

CPT Code

86360