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B and T Cell Screen
Alternate Names : B and T Lymphocyte Assays, Direct Immunofluorescence, E-Rosetting, T and B Lymphocyte Assays
Definition A test that makes a quantitative measurement of T and B lymphocytes in the blood.
Why is the Test Performed?
This test is performed to aid your health care provider in the diagnosis of immunodeficiency diseases. It may also be used to distinguish between benign and malignant lymphocytic disease. Finally, this test may be performed to monitor your response to therapy.
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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
• How will the Test Feel?
• Normal Values
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
• Special Considerations
• Risks
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
• Macroglobulinemia of Waldenstrom
• Mononucleosis
• Multiple Myeloma
Tests & Exams
• Capillary Sample
• Venipuncture
Other Topics
• Benign
• Bleeding
• Chemotherapy
• Fainting
• Immune Response
• Stress and Anxiety
Review Date : 11/3/2003
Reviewed By : Sherry Woodhouse, M.D., Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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