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Test Code TBNK T, B, and NK Panel

Important Note

T, B, and NK Panel includes the percent and absolute counts of Lymphocyte subsets thus Absolute Lymphocyte Count is necessary. Please include CBC/WBC with Differential when you order the T, B, and NK Panel or send a copy of CBC/WBC with Differential with the sample. 

Additional Codes

PathLab TBNK
Epic ID LAB2251

 

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Collection Container: 

Lavender (EDTA)

 

Also Acceptable Collection Container: 

Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)

 

Collection Information: 

Collect blood in a lavender EDTA tube.

 

Transport Information: 

Send specimen in original container. Do NOT centrifuge. Send refrigerated.

 

Minimum Sample Volume: 

1.0 mL of whole blood

Stability/Transport

Temperature Stability Preferred Transport
Refrigerated 96 hours X
Frozen Not acceptable  
Room Temp 72 hours  

 

Unacceptable Conditions

Clotted specimens, frozen specimens, and wrong anticoagulant used

Performing Lab

Pathology Laboratory, Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Methodology

Flow Cytometry

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

CPT Code Information

86355

86357

86359

86360