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Source | Blood |
Mnemonic | RTE |
Specimen Requirements | Pediatric: 1 x 4 mL dark green top sodium heparin tube. Adult: 1 x 4 mL dark green top sodium heparin tube. Minimum volume: 0.5 mL Also accepted: EDTA |
Specimen Handling | Specimens submitted to CLS from within Alberta: Mix well. DO NOT centrifuge or freeze. Deliver immediately to Flow Cytometry. Specimens submitted to CLS from outside Alberta: DO NOT centrifuge or freeze samples. Ship at room temperature or 4oC, using an overnight courier. Please follow Flow Cytometry Shipping and Handling instructions when sending to CLS. |
Additional Information | Specimens submitted to CLS from within Alberta: Samples should be tested within 48 hours of collection. Specimens submitted to CLS from outside Alberta: Use FC3200EP Flow Cytometry Out of Province Requisition. This assay reports the percentage and absolute count of CD3+ CD4+ CD45RA+ CD31+ T cells. |
Testing Location | Flow Cytometry
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Testing Frequency | Monday - Saturday |
Alternate Name(s) | RTE |
Reference Interval | Provided on report. |