Test Code TBCELLS T and B-Cells (CD4/CD8) Ratio, Blood

Important Note

Sodium heparin and EDTA whole blood are required

Test done Mon-Fri. Specimen must be in the Ridgewood Lab by noon on Friday.

Sodium heparin and EDTA whole blood are required.

Container/Tube: Green-top (sodium heparin) tube and lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Specimen Volume: Full 10-mL tube of heparinized whole blood and full 5-mL tube of EDTA whole blood

Collection Instructions: Immediately invert tube and mix gently 8 times.

Note: 1.The following information is required:

A. Pertinent clinical history

B. Clinical or morphologic suspicion

2. Label specimen appropriately.

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Flow Cytometry