CD20

Message
Performed in the Hematology/Flow Cytometry Laboratory x5789.
Due to sample stability, samples cannot be collected on Saturdays or Sunday of a 3-day weekend.


Test Code
CD20


CPT Codes
86355

Includes
CD 20% and absolute counts


Preferred Specimen
whole blood


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
Store at room temperature.  Do not refrigerate.


Transport Container
3 mL Purple top (EDTA)


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours


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


Methodology
Flow cytometry

Setup Schedule
M-F  9 AM-5PM


Reference Range
for male/females age 0-150 years:
CD20%: 5-30
CD20 absolute: (K/uL) age 0-9 days: 0.2-1.5
age 9 days-1 yr: 0.25-3.0
age 1-2 yr: 0.5-1.5
age 2-5 yr: 0.3-0.8
age 5-8 yr: 0.2-0.75
age 8-12 year: 0.1-0.6
> 8 year: 0.08-0.6


Clinical Significance
CD20 values may be used to evaluate immune competency, underlying known and unknown disease states.




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.