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Test ID BLOD1574 CMV T Cell Immunity Panel

Specimen Type/Requirements

Dark Green Top (Sodium Heparin w/out Gel) - Whole Blood

 

Drawn Monday through Friday - never prior to a holiday -

and arrive at Sanford Laboratories Send Out Department prior to 3:00 pm.

Must be received at the performing lab within 32 hours of collection.

 

NOTE: Tubes must be at least 3/4 full to maintain proper ratio of blood to anticoagulant.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     10.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     5.0 mL   

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     32 Hours     Preferred for Transport   
 Refrigerated     Not Acceptable     
 Frozen     Not Acceptable       

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Friday

Report Available

2-3 days

Additional Information

The CMV T Cell Immunity Panel measures the strength of T cell responses to Cytomegalovirus (CMV) specific antigens.  It evaluates and reports the activity of CD4 and CD8 T cell responses independently.  Effective T cell immunity against CMV is a factor in controlling CMV viral latency.  CMV can affect patients with weakened immune systems and is a common risk factor in patients following solid organ or hematopoietic stem cell transplant.

Methodology

Flow Cytometry after Stimulation

Performing Lab

Viracor Eurofins

CPT

86352 x 4

Interface Build Information

 Result Code     Result Description   
 23767     % CD4 CMV Interferon-Gamma Cells   
 23768     % CD8 CMV Interferon-Gamma Cells   
 23769     % CD4 SEB Interferon-Gamma Cells
 23770  % CD8 SEB Interferon-Gamma Cells   
 23771     Viability