T Cell Subsets, CSF

General Information

Lab Name

T Cell Subsets, CSF

Lab Code

CSFTCS

Epic Name

T Cell Subsets, CSF

Synonyms

CD4, CD8, CSF

Components

Code Name
CT4AB CD4 Percent, CSF
CT8AB CD8 Percent, CSF
CT4T8R CD4/CD8 Ratio, CSF
NFDA7 Test Comment

Interpretation

Method

Single Platform method via Flow Cytometry

Reference Range

See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

CSF

Collection

No minimum volume

Handling Instructions

Immediately stored 1:1 in RPMI media at 3-5°C

Note: If the container is near full, add enough RPMI to still be able to safely store and/or ship.

Optimal results are achieved when samples are received within 24 hours of collection for body fluids. Samples must be received in the lab within 48 hours of collection. Orders received >48 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.

Processing

CSF samples should be held in the refrigerator

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. Testing is offered on the following holidays: Veteran's Day, MLK, Day after Thanksgiving. NOT offered on: President's day, Memorial day, 4th of July, Labor day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day.

Available STAT?

No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes

86360

LOINC

57401-2

Interfaced Order Code

UOW3926