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Test ID NBLD0604 Bronchoalveolar Lavage CD4:CD8 Ratio

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Fargo-Flow Cytometry

Specimen Type/Requirements

BAL (Bronchoalveolar Lavage) specimen in a sterile container. Testing will not be performed if inadequate cellularity or inadequate lymphocytes present. 

Specimen Volume

Preferred Volume 3.0 mL BAL specimen
Minimum Volume 1.0 mL BAL specimen

 

Stability/Transport

Room Temperature 24 hours Preferred for Transport
Refrigerated N/A  
Frozen N/A  

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday-Friday (samples should be received in testing lab by 2pm on Fridays)

Report Available

1-3 days

Methodology

Flow Cytometry

CPT

88184, 88185 x3