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Lymphocyte Subsets - Flow Cytometry (Blood)

Alternate Names
CD4 Counts, T Cell Subsets, B Cell Subsets, Subsets, T4/T8 Ratio, CD4/CD8 Ratio, 4:8, CD19, CD20, 19, 20
Test Code
SUBS
Testing Laboratory
Flow Cytometry
Specimen Type

Blood

Container Type

4 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED

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Lithium Heparin - No Gel (Green Top) - DEDICATED

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Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

For optimum analysis and result output, please ensure to specify the specific lymphocyte populations of interest. This will also allow for correct panel selection.

MEDICAL STAFF:

Please request a Full Blood Examination when ordering Lymphocyte Subsets. This is required to quantitate the subsets.

Please contact Flow Cytometry for enquiries, Ph: 03 9496 5909.

Collection Instructions

Please collect DEDICATED 1 x Lithium Heparin (no gel) tube and 1 x EDTA tube. 

Instructions for: Metropolitan Collection Centres

  • DO NOT COLLECT AFTER MIDDAY FRIDAY OR AT ALL ON SATURDAY.
  • DO NOT COLLECT AFTER MIDDAY THE DAY BEFORE A PUBLIC HOLIDAY.

Instructions for: Regional Collection Centres

  • DO NOT COLLECT ON FRIDAY OR SATURDAY.
  • DO NOT COLLECT THE DAY BEFORE A PUBLIC HOLIDAY.

Specimen must be processed by Flow Cytometry (Heidelberg Laboratory) within 48 hours of collection.

Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
Monday - Friday
Min Test Volume
None
Add On Test Suitability

This test cannot be added after 24 hours of collection. 

Container ID
EW, LHW, EWP, CH, CHS, CSF1
CSR Instructions

WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.

Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions

  • Forward sample to the Heidelberg Laboratory, Flow Cytometry.

Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception

  • If a sample is collected outside of the specified collection timeframe or if dedicated samples are not collected, forward the sample to Flow Cytometry.
  • DO NOT REJECT SAMPLES. DO NOT ORGANISE A RECOLLECTION WITHOUT CONSULTING FLOW CYTOMETRY STAFF (ph: 03 9496 5909).
Laboratory Instructions
None
Accredited Test
Yes