BAL FCM Markers




Test Mnemonic

FCBAL

CPT Codes

  • 86356 - QTY (3)

LOINC ®

32752-8,40623-1,40624-9

Aliases

  • Sarcoid markers for BAL

Includes

  • CD3 T Cell %
  • CD4 T Cell %
  • CD8 T Cell %
  • CD4/CD8 Ratio

Performing Laboratory

n/a


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
10 mLBronch (BAL)Sterile containerAmbientAmbientSpecimens must be kept at room temperature and be received in the testing lab within 48 hours of stated collection time.

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
2 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
AmbientSample should be maintained at room temperature and received in the testing lab within 48 hours.

Days Performed

Mon - Sat

Turnaround Time

1 - 3 days

Reference Range

Special Info

Bronchial Alveolar lavage (BAL). Minimum Volume (2ml). Store at room temperature. No sharing.

Clinical Info

T cell subsets percentages will be reported along with a CD4/CD8 ratio. A BAL CD4/8 ratio of >3.5 is associated with sarcoidosis in the appropriate clinical setting. (Semin Respir Crit Care Med 2010;31:404-408).