Bronchoalveolar Lavage CD4/CD8

Test Code

FC BAL CD4/CD8

Alias/See Also

SQL 907275

CPT Codes
88184, 88185x3

Includes

CD3%, CD4%, CD8%, CD4:CD8 ratio

Preferred Specimen

Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)

Minimum Volume

10 mL Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)

Instructions

Add equal parts RPMI or McCoy’s Media to sample.
See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.

Transport Container

Sterile container

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated. Transport using cold pack and ensure cold pack is adequately insulated so it will not make direct contact with the specimen.

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 72 hours

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Test will be cancelled if an insufficient quantity of cells is collected or if the sample does not meet our viability criteria.

Methodology
Flow Cytometry Immunophenotyping

FDA Status
ASR Class 1

Reference Range

None established.

Performing Laboratory
Sonora Quest Laboratories – Papago (Main lab)

Additional Information
Bronch Lavage CD4/CD8

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.