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CD3 TRANSPLANT WORKUP

Tube Type

INCLUDES: Monoclonal antibodies
CD3, CD4, CD8, CD2, CD19

Test ID LAB11006
EPIC Order CD3 TRANSPLANT WORKUP
CPT Code(s) 86359, 86360
Group/Individual Test Group
Laboratory Clinical Flow Cytometry Laboratory
Tube Station 82
Specimen Routine: 3 ml blood/lavender EDTA tube; See Comments
Stability: Specimen is stable for testing up to ≤48 hours from collection
Availability Routine: Test available Monday-Saturday; Weekends only with prior arrangements (call Flow Cytometry Laboratory at (984)974-1765)
Turnaround Time Approx. 4 hours after receipt in Flow Cytometry Laboratory
Reference Range Normal: Reference ranges for requested markers are included with results
Comments
  • CBC with Differential required for absolute counts. Must be drawn at the same time with the flow cytometry specimen in a separate EDTA top tube.
  • Sample to be drawn a minimum of 6 hours after conclusion of drug administration
  • Testing will not be performed on any sample with an Absolute Lymphocyte Count (ALC) of 0.0 and will be reported as Quantity Not Sufficient (QNS)
  • Call flow cytometry laboratory with any questions at 984-974-1765

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 24, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514