Immune Deficiency Profile VIII
Use
The Immune Deficiency Profile VIII is designed to provide comprehensive assessment of the immune system. It measures a variety of immunological parameters, including different types of lymphocytes and ratios, to evaluate immune function and to detect potential abnormalities within the immune system. This profile is essential in diagnosing and managing conditions related to immune deficiencies and dysfunctions. It may aid in understanding patient susceptibility to infections, autoimmune diseases, and other immunopathological conditions.
Special Instructions
To ensure a timely and accurate testing process, it is crucial that specimens are collected and handled properly. Specimens should arrive at the laboratory between Monday and Thursday and within 48 hours of the drawing to maintain cellular viability. Avoid sending samples that may be held over the weekend. Proper labeling with the date and time of collection on the request form is required to prevent delays in processing.
Limitations
The results from the Immune Deficiency Profile VIII must be interpreted within the context of the overall clinical picture. Factors such as pre-analytical variability, including sample collection, handling, and transport, can affect the results. Additionally, values obtained from different assay methods or kits are not interchangeable; therefore, any comparison should be made cautiously. The test does not provide absolute evidence of the presence or absence of pathological conditions and should be used in conjunction with other diagnostic tests and clinical evaluations.
Methodology
Immunoassay (ICMA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 751-8
- 731-0
- 742-7
- 711-2
- 704-7
- 71695-1
- 53115-2
- 58413-6
- 18314-5
- 1952-1
- 10864-7
- 8122-4
- 24467-3
- 14135-8
- 8124-0
- 8123-2
- 8101-8
- 54218-3
- 6690-2
- 789-8
- 718-7
- 4544-3
- 787-2
- 785-6
- 786-4
- 788-0
- 777-3
- 770-8
- 736-9
- 5905-5
- 713-8
- 706-2
- 75652-8
- 35332-6
- 28541-1
- 26498-6
- 19252-6
- 55433-7
Result Turnaround Time
4-7 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL each tube
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection Instructions
Due to loss of cellular viability, draw specimen so it will arrive in the laboratory Monday through Thursday and within 48 hours of collection.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated and frozen serum.