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HelpTest Code FLHSR |THSP (LSU Shreve) Helper - Suppressor Ratio
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB2851
Epic Description: HELPER-SUPPRESSOR RATIO
Synonym
CD4 – CD8 Ratio; T-Cell Subset Panel
CD4/CD8
Collection Limitations
OMCJH: Sunday – Thursday anytime. Friday-samples must be sent to Main Campus Lab the same day collected. Send by STAT courier or cab, if necessary. No collections on Saturday. No collection day prior to a Holiday before 8 am.
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Lavender, EDTA |
3.0 mL | 0.5mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Lavendar, EDTA | 4 X 0.5 mL | 1 X 0.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
DO NOT centrifuge, refrigerate, or freeze. Transport at room temperature the day of collection. EDTA samples must be analyzed within 48 hours of collection. If necessary to hold overnight, store at room temperature.
Home Health Agencies: Transport to laboratory same day collected.
Aliquot Requirements
Whole Blood
Optimum
Minimum
Performing Lab
OMCJH Flow Cytometry Lab
OMC LSU Shreveport Flow Cytometry Lab
Assay Frequency
Monday – Saturday (excluding holidays)
Routine Turnaround Time
2 days, excluding weekends and holidays
CSR Storage Requirements
DO NOT REFRIGERATE. DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Store at room temperature.