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Test Code IMM205 Helper/Suppressor Quant

Synonym

  • HSFB
  • HSF
  • CD4/CD8
  • T helper
  • T suppressor

Profile Information

Reporting Name Available Separately Always Reported
CD4/CD3 Dual (T Helper) % No Yes
CD4/CD3 Dual (T Helper) No Yes
CD8/CD3 Dual (T Suppressor) % No Yes
CD8/CD3 Dual (T Suppressor) No Yes
Helper Supressor Ratio No Yes

Specimen Required

Specimen Type: Peripheral blood
Container/Tube: 
Preferred: Lavender Top
Acceptable: Lavender Top
Specimen Volume: 5-10 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours

Rejected Due To

  • Specimens >24 hours old
  • Clotted specimens
  • Frozen specimens

Reference Values

CD4/CD3 Dual (T Helper)%
0-179 days: 50.0-57.0 %
180-365 days: 49.0-55.0 %
1-2 years: 46.0-51.0 %
2-3 years: 38.0-46.0 %
3+ years: 32.0-62.0 %

 

CD4/CD3 Dual (T Helper)
266-2,213 ABS/mm3

 

CD4/CD3 Dual (T Suppressor) %
11.0-40.0

 

CD4/CD3 Dual (T Suppressor)
91-1,428 ABS/mm3

Method Description

Flow cytometry immunophenotyping

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Reporting Name

Helper/Suppressor Quant (CD4)

CPT Code Information

86360

LOINC Code Information

32516-7
32515-9
32518-3
32517-5