Time and temperature stability of T-cell subsets evaluated by a dual-platform method

[摘要] T-cell subset enumeration in HIV patients is routinely performed for monitoring infection stage and response to antiretroviral therapy. Studies have examined the effect of specimen refrigeration and age for single-platform (SP) methods, but there is limited data for time and temperature requirements of dual-platform (DP) methods.

[学科分类] 血液学

[关键词] HIV;Absolute CD4 counts;flow cytometry;dual platform;specimen stability