Test Code CD8T CD8 Lymphocyte Markers, Whole Blood
Specimen Volume
5.0 mL
Preferred Specimen
Lavender tube
Alternate Specimen
Lavender(LAV-3mL)
Specimen Handling Instructions
Collect 1 lavender tube. Do not refrigerate.
Transport
Routine courier pick-up Monday to Thursday; Stat pick-up on Friday. Transport at 18 - 23° C (room temp).
Cut Off Time
Monday to Thursday; Friday until 12pm.
Samples collected on Friday must arrive in the RGH Flow Lab by 1:30 pm for processing.
Department
Hematology
Methodology
Flow cytometry
Stat Turn-around Time
N/A
Routine Turn-around Time
2 Days
Reference Ranges
See Report