Lymphocyte Subset Panel 1 – CD4 Absolute Count Only
| CPT Code(s): | 86361 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or green (sodium or lithium heparin). Hemogard tubes are preferred for laboratory automation and safety. Specimen Preparation:Transport 4 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:CRITICAL ROOM TEMPERATURE. Stability:EDTA: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable Heparin: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible. |
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