{"id":10385,"date":"2022-11-18T09:55:56","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T09:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qalabs.medicasapp.com\/in\/product\/cd-4-cd-8-count-3\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T11:55:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T11:55:09","slug":"cd-4-cd-8-count","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/qalabs.medicasapp.com\/in\/product\/cd-4-cd-8-count\/","title":{"rendered":"CD 4 & CD 8 Count"},"content":{"rendered":"

Serum, NA, Fasting or Non Fasting: As suggested by doctor<\/p>\n

\"sampleSample Required:\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The test requires a blood sample.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"testTest Time:\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Depending on the laboratory, results are often ready within a few hours to a day..<\/span><\/p>\n

\"testTest Normal Range:<\/span><\/h3>\n

CD4 T-Cell Count: Normal range varies by age and can be between 500 and 1600 cells\/mm\u00b3 (cubic millimeters).<\/span><\/p>\n

CD8 T-Cell Count: Normal range can be between 200 and 1000 cells\/mm\u00b3.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"whatWhat is the Test?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The CD4 and CD8 Cell Count test measures the number of CD4 and CD8 T-lymphocytes, which are important immune system cells. CD4 cells are helper cells that coordinate the immune response, while CD8 cells are cytotoxic cells that destroy infected or abnormal cells.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"testTest Procedure:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Blood Drawn: A medical practitioner will take a sample of your blood from a vein in your arm. Laboratory Analysis: The blood sample is sent to a laboratory for analysis to determine the CD4 and CD8 cell counts.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"whenWhen to Take the Test:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Individuals with HIV\/AIDS to monitor the progression of the disease and immune system health.<\/span><\/p>\n

Those with autoimmune disorders, cancer, or other immune-related conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

People undergoing organ transplantation or immune-suppressive treatments.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"whoWho Should Take This Test:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Individuals with HIV\/AIDS to monitor the health of their immune system.<\/span><\/p>\n

People with autoimmune disorders to assess immune system activity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Those undergoing treatments that may affect the immune system.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"precautionsPrecautions for Exceptional Cases (Pregnancy etc.):\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Pregnant individuals should inform their healthcare provider, as pregnancy can affect immune cell counts.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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