Lymphocyte Subset CD8 Test

Lymphocyte is a kind of white blood cell which provides immunity to the body. These cells are divided into T-cells, B-cells, and NK cells. CD8 is a kind of T cells that work as a subset of the lymphocyte cells, responsible for fighting the intracellular infections. They protect the cells from cancer or cells or foreign tissues. The Lymphocyte Subset CD8 test examines the deficiency in the CD8 cells. It assesses a person’s immunity status and gives information about the lymphocyte cells functioning. The test also predicts the risk of suffering from serious diseases due to decreased immunity.

There are no special preparations required for the test. You only need to wear suitable clothes for a blood test.

The Lymphocyte Subset C8 test is conducted as a usual blood test to define the amount of C8 cells in the blood. The test examines the deficiency of this subset which can lead to various diseases. It reveals the following: Increased loss of immunity to serious diseases Monitoring the risk of HIV infection Prospect of getting infectious diseases Evaluating the cellular immunocompetence i.e. your body’s ability to create a normal immune response to antigens and infections.

The test involves the collection of blood in a tube. This blood is then tested via the flow cytometry method. This method separates the different lymphocyte cells and presents the composition of each subset. It is commonly known as “cell sorting” as it sorts various cell kinds into groups and provides their details. The absolute lymphocyte count marks the percentage of each subset present in the blood.