CD8 Lymphocyte Count

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CDL8, FBC

Test Code (Numeric Code)

1487

Synonyms

T suppressor lymphocytes

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Collection instructions:
Tested Mon-Fri only unless prior arranged.
Must be analyzed within 24 hours.

Laboratory instruction:
WHOLE BLOOD
Store at RT

Preferred spec:
Heparin (stable up to 48hrs)

EDTA is acceptable but must be received by LabPlus within 24hrs.
Send with a copy of the form
Enter complete Clinical Details at registration.
Register EDTA for full blood count.

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