Immune System Efficiency Test | Lahalak Platform
A vital assessment of your internal defenses by measuring helper and cytotoxic T-cells, providing a clear picture of your immune system's strength and resilience.
Scientific name: T-Lymphocyte Subset Panel (CD3/CD4/CD8)
A suite of flow cytometry tests to measure the percentage and absolute count of major T lymphocytes in peripheral blood. This includes the determination of total T cells (CD3+), helper/regulatory T cells (CD3+CD4+), and cytotoxic/suppressive T cells (CD3+CD8+). It is used to calculate the CD4/CD8 ratio, an important indicator for assessing immune b...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Preparing and analyzing a whole blood sample using a flow cytometer.
- Measure the percentage and absolute count of the following lymphocytes: CD3+, CD3+CD4+, CD3+CD8+.
- Accurately calculate the CD4/CD8 ratio.
- Issue a detailed report showing all values with age-appropriate reference values.
- Consult an immunologist or infectious disease specialist to interpret the overall results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required, but it is preferable to draw the sample in the morning to obtain more stable values.
- The sample should be collected in an anticoagulant tube with EDTA (purple tube) and kept at room temperature.
- The analysis should be performed within 24-48 hours of blood being drawn to obtain accurate results, as cells may become damaged over time.
- Inform the doctor about any current infections or medications the patient is taking (especially cortisone or immunosuppressants).
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