ABSOLUTE CD4 AND CD8 COUNT
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: CD48
UPHSM LIS Test #: 6375
Schedule: Monday - Saturday
Testing Time: Approx 4 hours
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 6375
Schedule: Monday - Saturday
Testing Time: Approx 4 hours
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 5 mL whole blood
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: 1 Lavender Top
Collection Info:
For reference accounts, samples must arrive within 48 hrs of collection. Collect samples Monday through Friday.
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: 1 Lavender Top
Collection Info:
For reference accounts, samples must arrive within 48 hrs of collection. Collect samples Monday through Friday.
Methods
Flow Cytometry
Clinical Utilities
Determining percentages and absolute counts for markers CD4 and CD8. Ratio of Helper cells to Suppressor cells is also reported.
CPT Codes
86360
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
% Helper cells (CD4)
0-2 months: 35-64%
3-5 months: 35-56%
6-11 months: 31-56%
12-23 months: 32-51%
2-5 years: 28-47%
6-11 years: 31-47%
12-17 years: 31-52%
>=18 years: 32-60% or as indicated on report
% Suppressor cells (CD8)
0-2 months: 12-28%
3-5 months: 12-23%
6-11 months: 12-24%
12-23 months: 14-30%
2-5 years: 16-30%
6-17 years: 18-35%
>=18 years: 16-40% or as indicated on report
Helper cells (CD4)
0-2 months: 1,600-4,000 cells/uL
3-5 months: 1,800-4,000 cells/uL
6-11 months: 1,400-4,300 cells/uL
12-23 months: 1,300-3,400 cells/uL
2-5 years: 700-2,200 cells/uL
6-11 years: 650-1,500 cells/uL
12-17 years: 530-1,300 cells/uL
> or =18 years: 280-1300 cells/uL or as indicated on report
Suppressor cells (CD8)
0-2 months: 560-1,700 cells/uL
3-5 months: 590-1,600 cells/uL
6-11 months: 500-1,700 cells/uL
12-23 months: 620-2,000 cells/uL
2-5 years: 490-1,300 cells/uL
6-11 years: 370-1,100 cells/uL
12-17 years: 330-920 cells/uL
> or =18 years: 125-946 cells/uL or as indicated on report
LYMPHOCYTE RATIO
H/S ratio: > or = 1.0 - 4.0
0-2 months: 35-64%
3-5 months: 35-56%
6-11 months: 31-56%
12-23 months: 32-51%
2-5 years: 28-47%
6-11 years: 31-47%
12-17 years: 31-52%
>=18 years: 32-60% or as indicated on report
% Suppressor cells (CD8)
0-2 months: 12-28%
3-5 months: 12-23%
6-11 months: 12-24%
12-23 months: 14-30%
2-5 years: 16-30%
6-17 years: 18-35%
>=18 years: 16-40% or as indicated on report
Helper cells (CD4)
0-2 months: 1,600-4,000 cells/uL
3-5 months: 1,800-4,000 cells/uL
6-11 months: 1,400-4,300 cells/uL
12-23 months: 1,300-3,400 cells/uL
2-5 years: 700-2,200 cells/uL
6-11 years: 650-1,500 cells/uL
12-17 years: 530-1,300 cells/uL
> or =18 years: 280-1300 cells/uL or as indicated on report
Suppressor cells (CD8)
0-2 months: 560-1,700 cells/uL
3-5 months: 590-1,600 cells/uL
6-11 months: 500-1,700 cells/uL
12-23 months: 620-2,000 cells/uL
2-5 years: 490-1,300 cells/uL
6-11 years: 370-1,100 cells/uL
12-17 years: 330-920 cells/uL
> or =18 years: 125-946 cells/uL or as indicated on report
LYMPHOCYTE RATIO
H/S ratio: > or = 1.0 - 4.0