Ordering Recommendation
Support the diagnosis of autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS).
Mnemonic
Methodology
Quantitative Flow Cytometry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-3 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Green (Sodium or Lithium Heparin), Lavender (EDTA), or Pink (K2EDTA)
Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.5 mL)
CRITICAL ROOM TEMPERATURE
Clotted or hemolyzed specimens
Specimens must be analyzed within 48 hours of collection
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.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
86356 x2
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 |