Alpha/Beta Double-Negative T-Cells for Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome

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Ordering Recommendation

Support the diagnosis of autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS).

Mnemonic

ALPS ABDNT

Methodology

Quantitative Flow Cytometry

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-3 days

New York DOH Approval Status

Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Green (Sodium or Lithium Heparin), Lavender (EDTA), or Pink (K2EDTA)

Specimen Preparation

Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

CRITICAL ROOM TEMPERATURE

Unacceptable Conditions

Clotted or hemolyzed specimens

Remarks

Specimens must be analyzed within 48 hours of collection

Stability

Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval

Reports include age appropriate reference intervals and interpretation.

Test Number Components Age: 2-18 years old Age 18-69 years old
Absolute alpha/beta TCR+ DNT 0-46 (cells/uL) 0-32 (cells/uL)
Absolute alpha/beta TCR+ DNT B220+ 0-5 (cells/uL) 0-6 (cells/uL)
% alpha/beta TCR+ DNT 0-3 (%) 0-2 (%)
% alpha/beta TCR+ DNT B220+ 0-0.3 (%) 0-0.4 (%)

Interpretive Data

Reported percentages reflect percentage of CD3 positive lymphocytes. The hallmark for a diagnosis of Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (ALPS) is an increased concentration of CD3+ T-cells negative for CD4 and CD8 (double-negative T-cells [DNT]) and positive for the alpha/beta T-cell receptor (TCR). B220 expression on alpha/beta TCR+DNT cells is a sensitive and specific marker for ALPS and is associated with mutations in the FAS gene.

Abnormal results should be correlated with clinical history and confirmed by additional testing for defective in vitro lymphocyte apoptosis and for mutations in the FAS gene.

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

86356 x2

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
2014514 Absolute alpha/beta TCR+ DNT 34963-9
2014515 Absolute alpha/beta TCR+ DNT B220+ 88053-4
2014516 % alpha/beta TCR+ DNT 34962-1
2014517 % alpha/beta TCR+ DNT B220+ 88053-4
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Aliases

Alpha/Beta Double-Negative T-Cells for Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome