Use

The T- and B-Lymphocyte and Natural Killer Cell Profile is a diagnostic test that involves the enumeration of various lymphocyte subsets including T-cells, B-cells, and NK cells. This profile can be particularly significant in monitoring immune function and disease progression in patients, such as those with HIV-1. For AIDS patients, the test provides important prognostic data, particularly CD4 and CD8 T cell levels, which are used to monitor disease progression and retroviral therapy efficacy. Additionally, natural killer cells' activity against virus-infected and malignant cells helps in evaluating the cytotoxic activity of the immune system.