T Cell Subsets, BAL
General Information
- Lab Name
- T Cell Subsets, BAL
- Lab Code
- BALTCS
- Epic Name
- T Cell Subsets, BAL
- Description
Please complete a Hematopathology test request form found at Clinical Pathology Test Order Forms.
- Components
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Code Name T4AB % CD4 T8AB % CD8 T4T8RA CD4/CD8 Ratio NFDA5 Test Comment
Interpretation
- Guidelines
- Method
Flow Cytometry
- Reference Range
- See individual components
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- BAL, Bronchoalveolar Lavage
- Collection
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Schedule with Hematopathology Laboratory (206) 606-7060 before collecting/sending specimen. BRONCHO ALVEOLAR LAVAGE FLUID collected in CYTOCENTRIFUGE tube.
- Handling Instructions
Samples in RPMI preferred. Optimal results are achieved when samples are received within 24 hours of collection for body fluids. Samples must be received in the lab within 72 hours of collection. Orders received >72 hours after collection will be rejected. In rare cases samples less than 24 hours beyond stability may be reported with a disclaimer at the discretion of the flow cytometry laboratory medical director or designee.
- Quantity
- Requested: 10 mL BAL
Processing
- Receiving Instructions
BAL samples that will not be received in Hematopathology within 24 hours of collection should be stored/transported at 4°C
Performance
- Lab Department
- Hematopathology(HP)
- Frequency
- Monday-Sunday
- Available STAT?
- No
- Performing Location(s)
-
Other Hematopathology
206-606-7060UW Hematopathology Laboratory, G7-800
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
825 Eastlake Avenue E.
Seattle, WA 98109Hematopathology hours:
5:30 am - 6:30 pm Monday through Saturday
7:30 am - 4:00 pm Sunday, and with reduced staffing on major holidays
Billing & Coding
- CPT Codes
- 86360
- LOINC
- 40623-1
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW227