T Cell Subsets, BAL

General Information

Lab Name

T Cell Subsets, BAL

Lab Code

BALTCS

Epic Name

T Cell Subsets, BAL

Description

Please complete a Hematopathology test request form found at Clinical Pathology Test Order Forms.

Components

Code Name
T4AB % CD4
T8AB % CD8
T4T8RA CD4/CD8 Ratio
NFDA5 Test Comment

Interpretation

Method

Flow Cytometry

Reference Range

See individual components

Guidelines

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

BAL, Bronchoalveolar Lavage

Collection

Schedule with Hematopathology Laboratory (206) 606-7060 before collecting/sending specimen. BRONCHO ALVEOLAR LAVAGE FLUID collected in CYTOCENTRIFUGE tube.

Handling Instructions

Samples in RPMI preferred. Optimal results are achieved when samples are received within 24 hours of collection for body fluids. Samples must be received in the lab within 72 hours of collection. Orders received >72 hours after collection will be rejected. In rare cases samples less than 24 hours beyond stability may be reported with a disclaimer at the discretion of the flow cytometry laboratory medical director or designee.

Quantity

requested: 10 mL BAL

Processing

BAL samples that will not be received in Hematopathology within 24 hours of collection should be stored/transported at 4°C

Performance

LIS Dept Code

Hematopathology (HP)

Performing Location(s)

Other Hematopathology
206-606-7060

UW Hematopathology Laboratory, G7-800
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
825 Eastlake Avenue E.
Seattle, WA 98109

Hematopathology hours:
5:30 am - 6:30 pm Monday through Saturday
7:30 am - 4:00 pm Sunday, and with reduced staffing on major holidays

Frequency

Monday-Sunday

Available STAT?

No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes

86360

LOINC

40623-1

Interfaced Order Code

UOW227