T Cell Subsets, CSF
General Information
- Lab Name
- T Cell Subsets, CSF
- Lab Code
- CSFTCS
- Epic Name
- T Cell Subsets, CSF
- Synonyms
- CD4, CD8, CSF
- Components
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Code Name CT4AB CD4 Percent, CSF CT8AB CD8 Percent, CSF CT4T8R CD4/CD8 Ratio, CSF NFDA7 Test Comment
Interpretation
- Method
Single Platform method via Flow Cytometry
- Reference Range
- See individual components
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- CSF
- Collection
-
No minimum volume
- Handling Instructions
Immediately stored 1:1 in RPMI media at 3-5°C
Note: If the container is near full, add enough RPMI to still be able to safely store and/or ship.
Optimal results are achieved when samples are received within 24 hours of collection for body fluids. Samples must be received in the lab within 48 hours of collection. Orders received >48 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.
Processing
- Receiving Instructions
CSF samples should be held in the refrigerator
Performance
- Lab Department
- Hematopathology(HP)
- Frequency
- Monday-Sunday. Testing is offered on the following holidays: Veteran's Day, MLK, Day after Thanksgiving. NOT offered on: President's day, Memorial day, 4th of July, Labor day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day.
- 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
- 57401-2
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW3926