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what the risks are blood test, t cell counts, cd4 count, cd3 count, t-lymphocyte count, blood test that measures the number of t-lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, blood is drawn, a vein on the inside, the elbow, the hand, puncture site is cleaned, antiseptic, an elastic band, around the upper arm to apply pressure, restrict blood flow, the vein, veins below the band to fill, blood, a needle is inserted, vein, blood is collected in an air-tight vial, a syringe, band is removed, restore circulation, once the blood has been collected, needle is removed, puncture site is covered to stop any bleeding, an infant, young child, area is cleansed, antiseptic, punctured, a sharp needle, a lancet, blood collected, pipette, small glass tube, on a slide, onto a test strip, into a small container, cotton, a bandage applied, puncture site, any continued bleeding, white blood cells, separated, other blood cells, a stain, substance that "labels" the cells is added to help identify which type of white blood cells, b, t lymphocytes look the same under an ordinary microscope, differentiated, an electron microscope, b, t lymphocytes, counted using immunofluorescence, by flow cytometry, t cells, differentiated by the e rosette test, blood is mixed, sheep red blood cells, t cells, cling, sheep cells, produce a distinctive rosette pattern, no special preparation, infants, children, test depends on child's age, prepare child, infant test, procedure preparation, birth to 1 year, toddler test, procedure preparation, 1 to 3 years, preschooler test, procedure preparation, 3 to 6 years, schoolage test, procedure preparation, 6 to 12 years, adolescent test, procedure preparation, 12 to 18 years, the needle is inserted to draw blood, feel moderate pain, others feel only a prick, stinging sensation, some throbbing, a t-cell count of helpful, in the diagnosis of immunodeficiency diseases, lymphocytic diseases, monitor the response to therapy, types of diseases, lymphocytes, white blood cells, the immune system, t lymphocytes, t-cells, cellular immunity, to fight diseases, organisms, stimulate b lymphocytes, helper t-cells, suppress some b lymphocyte functions, suppressor t-cells, lymphocytes make up 16-45% of white blood cells, lymphocytes, half, t cells, a quarter, b cells, another quarter, natural killer cells, helper t-cells, absolute cd4+, t4 count, than 400 per microliter, 32-68% of lymphocytes, suppressor t-cells, absolute cd8+, t8 count, 150-1000 per microliter, several ways to count t cells, normal range, the method used, greater-than-normal t-cell levels, infectious mononucleosis, multiple myeloma, acute lymphocytic leukemia, less-than-normal t-cell levels, congenital t-cell deficiency, rare, congenital immunodeficiency disorders, acquired immunodeficiency disorders, leukemias, cancer, hodgkin's, acute viral infection, waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, aids, side effect of radiation therapy, effect of aging, risks associated, having blood drawn, slight, excessive bleeding, fainting, feeling light-headed, hematoma, blood accumulating under the skin, infection, a slight risk, the skin is broken, multiple punctures to locate veins, performed on people, altered immune systems, risk, infection somewhat greater than, blood is drawn, a normal immune system, this test, stress, surgery, chemotherapy medications, corticosteroids, immunosuppressive medications, x-rays, a flow cytometric measurement is more accurate than manual counts, decreased t lymphocytes, not react to diagnostic skin tests, veins, arteries vary in size, obtaining a blood sample.