Quantitative Lymphocyte Subsets: T, B, and Natural Killer (NK) Cells, Blood
Use
This test is useful for serial monitoring of CD4 T-cell count in HIV-positive patients, and for follow-up and diagnostic evaluation of primary immunodeficiencies such as severe combined immunodeficiency. It is also employed in immune monitoring following immunosuppressive therapy for transplantation, autoimmunity, and other immunological conditions. It serves as a screening tool for identifying gross quantitative anomalies in lymphocyte subsets in infections or malignancies, and assists in the diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia by quantifying circulating B cells.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The assay is not appropriate for diagnosing lymphocytic malignancies or unidentified lymphocytosis. Circadian variations and environmental factors can affect lymphocyte subset counts, influencing the results. Therefore, careful timing and consistency in blood collection are critical for serial monitoring. Interpretation of results should consider clinical context and other immunological parameters.
Methodology
Cell-based / Cytometry (Flow Cytometry)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 80721-4 - Lymph T-cell + B-cell + NK subsets Pnl
- 8112-5 - CD3-CD16+CD56+ Cells NFr Bld
- 20402-4 - CD16+CD56+ Cells # Bld
- 8116-6 - CD19 Cells # Bld
- 8122-4 - CD3 Cells # Bld
- 8123-2 - CD3+CD4+ Cells NFr Bld
- 24467-3 - CD3+CD4+ Cells # Bld
- 14135-8 - CD3+CD8+ Cells # Bld
- 54218-3 - CD3+CD4+ Cells/CD3+CD8+ Cll Bld
- 27071-0 - CD45 Cells # Bld
- 8117-4 - CD19 Cells NFr Bld
- 8124-0 - CD3 Cells NFr Bld
- 8101-8 - CD3+CD8+ Cells NFr Bld
- 80722-2 - T-cell + B-cell + NK subsets Bld-Imp Nar
- 33193-4 - Viable cells NFr Bld
Result Turnaround Time
1-2 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Lavender top (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis, Gross lipemia
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 52 hours |
