T Cell Subset CD8

Test Code

18095

CPT Codes
86356

Includes

T Lymphocyte Subset (Absolute CD8+ Cells and CD8 Percent) and Absolute Lymphocytes

Preferred Specimen

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

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

Maintain sample(s) at room temperature. Do not refrigerate.
Recommendation: Draw samples shortly before courier pick up so they are received at the lab within 24 hours. Avoid transport just before or during weekends, which can result in preassay delay.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology
Flow Cytometry (FC)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 2-3 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

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.