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CD4/CD8 counts, Bronchial Alveolar Lavage

Test Code
BAL CD4/CD8 (BRONCH ALV LAVAGE)


Alias/See Also
FLOW


Preferred Specimen
Bronchial Alveolar Lavage


Transport Container
RPMI is recommended.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature

Refrigeration is also allowed


Specimen Stability
Room temperature --
Optimal: 24 hours
Max stability: 72 hours

Refer to Flow Cytometry General Information for additional information.


Methodology
Flow Cytometry

Setup Schedule
M-F


Report Available
TAT 1 - 5 days


Reference Range
Test Reference range
CD3+ % 55 - 84 %
CD3+/CD4+ % 31 - 60 %
CD3+/CD8+ % 13 - 41 %
CD4/CD8 Ratio 0.8 - 4.2
Viablity %

>= 90%
Gate Corrected  


Performing Laboratory
Test performed in the West Roxbury Flow Cytometry Lab
Contact: Albert Filion 857-203-5942


Last Updated: September 13, 2022


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.