CD57, CD3, CD8, Flow Cytometry

Test Code

19860

CPT Codes
86359, 86356 (x2)<br /> **This test is not available for New York patient testing**

Preferred Specimen

5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

3 mL adult • 0.5 mL pediatric

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 mL pediatric whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Instructions

Absolute count results provided with this test code require a CBC to be performed. The stability for the CBC is 48 hours. Please provide a CBC collected the same day as the submitted specimen, if it is anticipated the sample will not reach the laboratory within 48 hours.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

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

Gross hemolysis

Methodology
Flow Cytometry (FC)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Mon-Sat

Report Available

3 to 3 Day(s)

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.