Test Code HSR Helper Suppressor Ratios (CD4/CD8 Ratio), Blood
Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.
ACD and EDTA whole blood are required for this test.
Draw a full, yellow-top (ACD) tube and a full, lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Forward unprocessed whole blood promptly.
Reference Values
CD4
Percent: 30-61
Absolute: 401-1,532
CD8
Percent: 12-42
Absolute: 152-838
CD4/CD8 Ratio: 1.1-1.9
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86360 - each monoclonal
Secondary ID
HHA1420
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Whole blood, EDTA | RT |
48 hrs |
Whole blood, ACD |
RT | 72 hrs |
Reject Due To
Clotted | Reject |
Hemolysis |
NA |
Lipemia |
NA |
Icterus |
NA |