Advanced CD4 CD8 Ratio Test
The CD4 CD8 ratio profile helps assess the immune system in detail. This test is crucial for patients who are suspected of having a compromised immune system as seen in HIV and autoimmune conditions.
The CD4 CD8 ratio test is also recommended by Dr. Datis Kharrazian in his book Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms? When My Lab Tests Are Normal.
For those with autoimmune concerns, it is suggested to run the Th1 Th2 test along with this CD4/CD8 ratio test.
What’s Being Tested:
- Absolute Lymphocytes
- Absolute and Percentage CD3 Cells
- Absolute and Percentage CD4 Cells (T Helper Cells)
- Absolute and Percentage CD8 Cells (T Supressor Cells)
- CD4/CD8 Ratio
- Absolute and Percentage CD19 Cells
- Absolute and Percentage CD16 + CD56 Cells (Natural Killer Cells (NK Cells))
Fasting: No
Specimen: Blood, NeuroScience Lab Kit (Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs)
Note:
- This panel is for Canada customers only. Click here for USA.
- For those with autoimmune concerns, It is suggested to run this test during times of flare-ups or when felling “bad”.
- Also avaliable: Basic CD4 CD8 Ratio Test