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Test ID: TCP    
T-Cell Subsets, Naive, Memory and Activated

Method Description Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference

This flow cytometric assay quantitates the following CD4 and CD8 T-cell subsets: naive (global and CD62L+), memory (global, central, and effector memory), and activated (CD4+25+ and MHC class II-positive) T cells. EDTA anticoagulated blood is incubated with antibodies to various T-cell markers (ie, CD3, CD4, CD8, CD45RO, CD45RA, HLADR, CD27, CD62L, CD25, and CD28). After RBC lysis, the sample is washed to remove any unbound antibodies prior to analysis on a BD FACS CantoA (6-color) instrument. The assay uses 4 antibody tubes for data acquisition and analysis is performed as 3 panels. Each T-cell subset is expressed as a percentage of total CD4+ or CD8 T cells. Only the CD3 T cells are expressed as a percentage of total lymphocytes. BD Tru Count tubes are used to calculate the absolute count of cells per microliter for each subset. The T-cell subsets panel is linked to the TCD4 test (TCD4/84348 CD4 Count for Immune Monitoring, Blood) within the experiment and, therefore, the CD3, CD4, and CD8 T-cell reference ranges are provided within the TCD4 assay. The results for the other T-cell subsets are interpreted using a reference range derived from data of normal healthy adult and pediatric donors. Isotype controls are used in each assay to measure background fluorescence of the samples. A normal, healthy control is also included in each experiment to ensure the optimal performance of the assay.(Unpublished Mayo information)

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed Outlines the days and times the test is performed. This field reflects the day and time the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time required before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means assays are performed several times during the day.

Monday through Friday

Do not send specimen after Thursday. Specimen must be received by 10 a.m. on Friday.

Analytic Time Defines the amount of time it takes the laboratory to setup and perform the test. This is defined in number of days. The shortest interval of time expressed is "same day/1 day," which means the results may be available the same day that the sample is received in the testing laboratory. One day means results are available 1 day after the sample is received in the laboratory.

3 days

Maximum Laboratory Time Defines the maximum time from specimen receipt at Mayo Medical Laboratories until the release of the test result

4 days

Specimen Retention Time Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded

48 hours post draw

Performing Laboratory Location The location of the laboratory that performs the test

Rochester