Lymphocyte Subsets - Flow Cytometry Test | Austin Pathology

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Lymphocyte Subsets - Flow Cytometry

Alternate Names	CD4 Counts, T Cell Subsets, B Cell Subsets, Subsets, T4/T8 Ratio, CD4/CD8 Ratio, 4:8, CD19, CD20, 19, 20
Ordering Information	For optimum analysis and result output, please ensure to specify the specific lymphocyte populations of interest. This will also allow for correct panel selection. MEDICAL STAFF: Please request a Full Blood Examination when ordering Lymphocyte Subsets. This is required to quantitate the subsets. Please contact Flow Cytometry for enquiries, Ph: 03 9496 5909.
Laboratory	Flow Cytometry
MBS Number	71139
Specimen	Blood
Container	Lithium Heparin - No Gel (green) EDTA (purple)
Collection Instructions	Collect at room temperature
Additional Collection Instructions	Please collect DEDICATED 1 x Lithium Heparin (without gel) & 1 x EDTA. Instructions for: Metropolitan Collection Centres DO NOT COLLECT AFTER MIDDAY FRIDAY OR AT ALL ON SATURDAY. DO NOT COLLECT AFTER MIDDAY THE DAY BEFORE A PUBLIC HOLIDAY. Instructions for: Regional Collection Centres DO NOT COLLECT ON FRIDAY OR SATURDAY. DO NOT COLLECT THE DAY BEFORE A PUBLIC HOLIDAY. Specimen must be processed by Flow Cytometry (Heidelberg Laboratory) within 48 hours of collection.
Minimum Adult Volume	None
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	Monday - Friday

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Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	SUBS
Container ID	EW, LHW, EWP, CH, CHS, CSF1
Storage Instructions	Store specimen at room temperature
Transport Instructions	Transport at room temperature
Laboratory Notes	If a sample is collected outside of the specified collection timeframe, forward the sample to Flow Cytometry. DO NOT REJECT SAMPLES. DO NOT ORGANISE A RECOLLECTION WITHOUT CONSULTING FLOW CYTOMETRY STAFF. Instruction for: Regional Specimen Receptions DO NOT SPIN. KEEP AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. Forward sample to Heidelberg, Flow Cytometry (03 9496 5909). Instruction for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception DO NOT SPIN. KEEP AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. Forward sample to Flow Cytometry (03 9496 5909).