Specimen: 3 mL (2 mL min.) Whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube AND 3 mL (2 mL min.) Whole blood in 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube OR 2 mL (1 mL min.) Bone marrow in 1 Green Top (Sodium heparin) tube. Ship immediately at 18–22°C. DO NOT REFRIGERATE OR FREEZE. Specify time, date and clinical details on test request form.

Stability (Room): 24 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): N/A

Stability (Frozen): N/A

Method: Flow Cytometry

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 5 – 15 days

Usage: CD8 positive T-cells are mediators of adaptive immunity. These are cytotoxic suppressor T-cells which restrain certain types of immune response and are important for immune defence against intracellular pathogens and for tumor surveillance. They also contribute to excessive immune response leading to immune mediated damage.

Specialty: Hematologist

Disease: AIDS, Immunodeficiency states

Components:

Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Not Available

Department: FLOW CYTOMETRY

Pre-test Information: Give brief clinical history.