Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Synonyms
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS); Immune Competence; Immune Status; Immunodeficiency Panel; T-Cell; CD4 T cell Count; Quantitative CD4 T cells; Cellular Immunodeficiencies; DiGeorge Syndrome; Neonatal thymic function; Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
3-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1.5-3 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Collected Monday-Thursday only, no weekends or holidays. It is recommended that specimens arrive within 24 hours of collection.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia
Test Volume Required
3 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
1.5 mL Whole Blood
CPT Codes
86356
Revised
08-28-17
Initials
SL