CBC, Differential, Smear Evaulation and T Cell Subsets

General Information

Lab Name
CBC, Diff/Smr, T Cell Subsets
Lab Code
CBCDT
Epic Name
CBC w/Differential & T Cell Subsets
Synonyms
CD4, T4T8 Ratio, T & B Lymphocytes, T Cell Subsets
Components

Interpretation

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection
Blood in 3 or 5 mL Lavender (EDTA) tube
Handling Instructions
The Laboratory MUST receive and process specimen, within 4 hrs of blood collection.
Note: Samples from UW Neighborhood Clinics or outside locations should be refrigerated and transported to UW-MT Hematology.  After arrival samples should be maintained at room temperature for testing.
Quantity
Requested: entire sample

Processing

Receiving Instructions
Take sample to Hematology with "shared sticker" label
[this tube can be shared with CBC].

HMC/SPS:  On Friday, send specimens collected before 2:30pm by taxi to Hematopathology lab.

Stability: 
For CBC & Diff: Stable 24 hours. For T-Cells: Lavender Top stable for 48 hours @ room temperature.  Specimens >48 hour will be run by HP, but results will be reported at the discretion of the Lab based on Integrity of the specimen.
Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Frequency
See individual tests
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
HMC See Individual Tests
UW-MT See Individual Tests
Other Locations/Notes
See individual tests
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Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
85025, 86359, 86360
LOINC
18723-7