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T, B, and NK Panel
Alias: 
CD19 Count; CD16/CD56 Count; NK Cells; B-cell Subset; Lymphocyte Subsets; T and B cell Subsets; Lymphocyte Subset Enumeration; Immune Competence; Immune Status; Immunodeficiency Panel

Methodology: 
Flow Cytometry

Performed: 
Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Analytical Time: 
2 hours

Testing Laboratory: 
Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Laboratory Section: 
Flow Cytometry

T, B, and NK Panel
Preferred Collection Container: 
Lavender (EDTA)

Also Acceptable Collection Container: 
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)

Collection Information: 
Collect blood in a lavender EDTA tube.

Transport Information: 
Send specimen in original container. Do NOT centrifuge. Send refrigerated.

Lab staff: notify Flow Cytometry when specimen arrives in Lab.

Minimum Sample Volume: 
1.0 mL of whole blood

Remarks: 
T, B, and NK Panel includes the percent and absolute counts of Lymphocyte subsets thus Absolute Lymphocyte Count is necessary. Please include CBC/WBC with Differential when you order the T, B, and NK Panel or send a copy of CBC/WBC with Differential with the sample. 

Unacceptable Conditions: 
Clotted specimens, frozen specimens, and wrong anticoagulant used

Stability
Refrigerated Stability: 
96 hours - Preferred

Frozen Stability: 
NOT Acceptable

Ambient Stability: 
72 hours

T, B, and NK Panel
Sunquest Order Code: 
TBNK

Epic Number: 
LAB2251

CPT Code: 
86355, 86357, 86359, 86360

T, B, and NK Panel
Modified: 
6/18/2013 8:10:07 AM

: 
6/18/2013 8:10:07 AM