CD4 Lymphocyte Subset 

Message
It is indicated for use in the immunologic assessment of patients having or suspected of having immune deficiency. 


Test Code
CD4LS


Alias/See Also
LAB0000716 T-Cells, Absolute CD4 Count 


CPT Codes
86361

Includes
Testing includes % and Absolute Count for CD4 and Lymphocytes


Preferred Specimen
5mL EDTA Whole Blood, Room Temperature


Minimum Volume
0.5mL EDTA Whole Blood, Room Temperature 


Instructions
Collect Monday through Thursday only
DO NOT REFRIGERATE 


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
24 Hours


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


Methodology
Flow Cytometry 

FDA Status
IVD approved

Setup Schedule
Monday through Thursday 


Report Available
Next Day


Limitations
Not indicated for Pediatric use


Reference Range
CD4%: 29.10 - 65.16
CD4 ABS: 434 - 1647


Clinical Significance
Immunologic assessment of patients having or suspected of having immune deficiency. 


Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health 



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.