Information for this test temporarily referred to Mayo Clinic Laboratory found here: CD4 Count for Immune Monitoring, Blood LAB15125
Monitor CD4 levels for HIV positive patients
No pathologist morphology or interpretation is included with this assay
Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting
Lavender (EDTA), 4mL
Ambient - 72 hours
Specimen must be received at the Central Laboratory within 72 hrs of collection.
Component |
1 - 7 days |
7 days - 12 mo |
12 mo – 5 yrs |
>5 yrs |
CD3 (%) |
72 - 86 |
65 - 73 |
64 – 74 |
57 - 83 |
CD4 (%) |
57 - 70 |
31 - 59 |
39 - 49 |
32 - 63 |
CD8 (%) |
14 - 26 |
14 - 24 |
17 - 31 |
9 - 39 |
CD3 absolute (/cumm) |
1300 - 6500 |
1300 - 7100 |
1100 - 5000 |
840 - 2641 |
CD4 absolute (/cumm) |
1000 - 5500 |
1200 - 4500 |
800 - 3000 |
488 - 1711 |
CD8 absolute (/cumm) |
400 - 1700 |
500 - 2000 |
500 - 2700 |
154 - 1097 |
Markers:
CD3, CD4, CD8 and CD45