Code
FLG-CFCE-03BX
Panel
Active-Compendium
88184x1, 88185x3
Clinical
Pathology
<p>BAL fluid: 10-50 ml BAL fluid combined with equal volume of RPMI<br/>
Note: Please exclude biopsy needles, blades, and other foreign objects from transport tubes. These can compromise specimen viability and yield, and create hazards for employees.<br/>
NY Clients: Please provide Date and Time of Collection. </p>
Note: Please exclude biopsy needles, blades, and other foreign objects from transport tubes. These can compromise specimen viability and yield, and create hazards for employees.<br/>
NY Clients: Please provide Date and Time of Collection. </p>
Flag Active
True
Orderable Test Description
<p>Available as global test only for bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) specimens. Markers are CD3, CD4, CD8, and CD45 (4 markers). This test is not for quantitative immune status monitoring. (Tech-only testing is not offered as this test does not have a separate professional component.)</p>
Orderable Turn Around Time
24 Hours
Keywords
NY Approved
False
Orderable Biomarkers JSON
{"Flow Cytometry": {"Markers": ["CD8", "CD4", "CD3", "CD45"]}}
Keywords string
bronchoalveolar lavage, CD4, CD8 CD4/CD8 Ratio for BAL
Title URL
cd4-cd8-ratio-for-bal
Storage and transportation
Specimens should be received at NeoGenomics within 72 hours from collection to assure sample integrity and acceptable cell viability. Note: New York State samples must be received within 48 hours from collection per NYS requirements. Refrigerate specimen. Do not freeze. Use cold pack for transport, making sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen.