Cd103cellsnfrmar
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 51221-0
- Short code
- CD103BM
- Synonyms
- CD103 Cells NFr Mar
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Heparinized bone marrow aspirate collected in sterile tubes (sodium heparin or lithium heparin green-top tubes); EDTA (purple-top) tube is also acceptable for flow cytometry analysis
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–99 years
- Method
- Flow cytometry with immunophenotyping using fluorescently labeled monoclonal antibodies against CD103 (ITGAE) antigen
- CPT
- 88184
- SNOMED
- 395124007
- Specimen volume
- 1-3 mL of bone marrow aspirate; first-pull aspirate preferred to avoid peripheral blood dilution
- Stability
- Specimen should be processed within 24 hours of collection when stored at room temperature (18-25°C); may be stored up to 48 hours at 2-8°C if immediate processing is not feasible; do not freeze
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 24–72 hours
- Order
- routine
Reference range
Reference ranges vary by laboratory; CD103 expression is typically reported as percentage of positive cells within a gated lymphocyte population in bone marrow aspirateN/A
No special patient preparation required. Bone marrow aspiration is performed by a qualified healthcare provider under local anesthesia. Inform the physician of any bleeding disorders, anticoagulant use, or allergies to anesthetics prior to procedure.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy