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AIDS CLINICAL TRIAL UNIT (ACTU),
BLOOD |
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Flow Cytometry |
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Includes a CD3, CD4, CD8 &
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Test Performed At: |
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Specimen Required: |
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SPECIMEN MUST ARRIVE WITHIN 28
HOURS OF DRAW. SPECIMENS COLLECTED ON
FRIDAYS AND 1 DAY BEFORE HOLIDAYS MUST ARRIVE BY DO NOT COLLECT SAMPLES ON SATURDAY. |
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Collect a total of 4.0 mL of whole blood in 2 lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Send 2.0 mL of EDTA whole blood in each
tube. Forward promptly at ambient
temperature only. |
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Laboratory Notes: |
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DO NOT REFRIGERATE. DO NOT
SPIN. Send 4.0 mL of EDTA whole blood to BJ Flow
Lab. Samples must be kept at room
temperature. Minimum volume of 2.0 mL |
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Reference Values: |
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Absolute
numbers |
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Anti-C3 (Pan T Cells) |
54-87 |
650-1770 |
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Anti-CD4 (Helper/Inducer T Cells) |
32-60 |
400-1175 |
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Anti-CD8 (Cytotoxic/Suppressor) |
13-43 |
145-820 |
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CD4/CD8 Ratio |
0.8-3.5 |
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Day(s) Test Set Up: |
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Monday - Friday |
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Cut-Off Time: |
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Turn Around Time: |
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2-3 days |
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CPT Code: |
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88184 |
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88185 |
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86359 |
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86970 |
- cell
preparation |
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Care Manager
Order Name: |
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ACTU ONCE RTN |
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KIDDOS
Order Name: |
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ACTU |
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Cerner
Order Name: |
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ACTU |
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Last Updated
07/09