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Lymphocyte Subsets - Flow Cytometry (Blood)
Alternate Names
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CD4 Counts, T Cell Subsets, B Cell Subsets, Subsets, T4/T8 Ratio, CD4/CD8 Ratio, 4:8, CD19, CD20, 19, 20 |
Test Code
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SUBS |
Testing Laboratory
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Flow Cytometry |
Specimen Type
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Blood |
Container Type
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4 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED Lithium Heparin - No Gel (Green Top) - DEDICATED |
Medicare Rebate
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Yes |
Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
Ordering Information
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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
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Please collect DEDICATED 1 x Lithium Heparin (no gel) tube and 1 x EDTA tube. Instructions for: Metropolitan Collection Centres
Instructions for: Regional Collection Centres
Specimen must be processed by Flow Cytometry (Heidelberg Laboratory) within 48 hours of collection. |
Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
Testing Frequency
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Monday - Friday |
Min Test Volume
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None |
Add On Test Suitability
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This test cannot be added after 24 hours of collection. |
Container ID
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EW, LHW, EWP, CH, CHS, CSF1 |
CSR Instructions
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WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions
Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception
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Laboratory Instructions
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None |
Accredited Test
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Yes |
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