T3 Lymphocyte Count (Flow Cytometry)
Test Summary
To evaluate the absolute value of T lymphocytes in transplant patients.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
VENOUS PERIPHERAL BLOOD: 5 mL K2EDTA (lavender top) tube with the total WBC and percent lymph count or 5 mL Sodium Heparin (dark green top) tube and an K2EDTA (lavender top) tube with the total WBC and percent lymph count.
Minimum Volume
Minimum 2 - 3 mL
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Gently invert 10 times.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
K2EDTA (lavender top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature and transport without delay.
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 24 hours post collection
- Refrigerated = unacceptable
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected for gross hemolysis, clotted. Microcontainers; finger or heel sticks
Order Code
CD3
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB10011
Includes
% T cells (CD3) and Total Absolute T cells (CD3).
CPT Code
- 86359
Billing Code
- 300000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Flow Cytometry (FC)
FDA Status
Lab Developed Test
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Reference Range
| SEX | AGE | Report Normals | Units | |
| % T Cells (CD3) | N/M/F | 48M | 55 - 82 | % |
| 133Y | 60 - 90 | % | ||
| Total T Cells (CD3) | N/M/F | 6M | 3500 - 5000 | /MM3 |
| 12M | 3400 - 4600 | /MM3 | ||
| 18M | 3200 - 3900 | /MM3 | ||
| 24M | 2800 - 3500 | /MM3 | ||
| 30M | 2300 - 3300 | /MM3 | ||
| 36M | 1900 - 3100 | /MM3 | ||
| 48M | 1000 - 3900 | /MM3 | ||
| 133Y | 720 - 3240 | /MM3 |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm and on weekends for transplant patients. SCOAG; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
VENOUS PERIPHERAL BLOOD: 5 mL K2EDTA (lavender top) tube with the total WBC and percent lymph count or 5 mL Sodium Heparin (dark green top) tube and an K2EDTA (lavender top) tube with the total WBC and percent lymph count.
Minimum Volume
Minimum 2 - 3 mL
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Gently invert 10 times.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
K2EDTA (lavender top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature and transport without delay.
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 24 hours post collection
- Refrigerated = unacceptable
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected for gross hemolysis, clotted. Microcontainers; finger or heel sticks
Result Information
Methodology
Flow Cytometry (FC)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| SEX | AGE | Report Normals | Units | |
| % T Cells (CD3) | N/M/F | 48M | 55 - 82 | % |
| 133Y | 60 - 90 | % | ||
| Total T Cells (CD3) | N/M/F | 6M | 3500 - 5000 | /MM3 |
| 12M | 3400 - 4600 | /MM3 | ||
| 18M | 3200 - 3900 | /MM3 | ||
| 24M | 2800 - 3500 | /MM3 | ||
| 30M | 2300 - 3300 | /MM3 | ||
| 36M | 1900 - 3100 | /MM3 | ||
| 48M | 1000 - 3900 | /MM3 | ||
| 133Y | 720 - 3240 | /MM3 |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm and on weekends for transplant patients. SCOAG; Report available: 1 day