Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Synonyms
Pediatric Cellular Immune Panel; Infant Cellular Immune Panel
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-3 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Draw MONDAY-THURSDAY between 0900-1300 ONLY, no weekends or holidays. Send to lab immediately after collection. Specimens must arrive at Mayo within 24 Hours of collection.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 52 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia; ACD or heparin blood; Specimen in aliquot tube
Test Volume Required
3 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood
Included Tests
TBBS: QN Lymphocyte Subsets (T, B and NK (CD45 Total Lymph Count, CD3 (T Cells), CD4 (T Cells); CD8 (T-Cells), CD19 (B-Cells), CD16 CD56 (NK Cells).
CPT Codes
86355, 86357, 86359, 86360
Revised
10-14-18
Initials
SL