CD8 T-Cell Immune Competence Panel

Message
This test requires BOTH Sodium Heparin and EDTA whole blood to perform all testing. Collect 3 Dark Green Sodium Heparin and 1 Lavender EDTA tube. Specimens are required to be received in the laboratory weekdays and by 4 p. m. on Friday. Samples arriving on the weekend and observed holidays may be canceled. Collect full tubes, following standard venipuncture techniques.


Test Code
LAB3741 CD8PN


Alias/See Also
CD8PN


CPT Codes
86356| 86356| 86355| 86356| 86355| 86357| 86359| 86357| 86359| 86360| 86360

Includes
@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): It is recommended that specimens arrive within 24 hours of collectionSpecimens are required to be received in the laboratory weekdays and by 4 p.m. on Friday.Samples arriving on the weekend and observed holidays may be canceledSend whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot Minimum Testing Volume: 10 mL Sodium Heparin Whole Blood1 mL EDTA Whole Blood Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: 48 hours Refrigerated : N/A Frozen: N/A Causes for Rejection: Gross hemolysisGross lipemia


Report Available
7-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170099



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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.