Test Code ABSCD4 Absolute CD4, Blood
Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.
ACD and EDTA whole blood are required for this test.
Draw a full, yellow-top (ACD) tube and a full, lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Forward unprocessed whole blood promptly.
Reference Values
CD4
Percent: 30-61
Absolute: 401-1,532
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
CPT Coding
86361
Secondary ID
HHA1478
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
Whole Blood EDTA | RT | 48 hrs |
Whole Blood ACD | RT | 72 hrs |
Reject Due To
Clotted | Reject |
Hemolysis |
NA |
Lipemia |
NA |
Icterus |
NA |