Description
Why It’s Done:
The CD103 test is ordered to:
1. Diagnose and Classify Lymphomas:
o Identify specific T-cell lymphomas such as cutaneous T-cell lymphoma or enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma.
2. Evaluate Inflammatory or Immune Conditions:
o Assess immune cell infiltration in tissues like the gut.
3. Guide Treatment Decisions:
o Help determine prognosis and therapy options based on the type of immune cells present.
Preparation:
• Patient Preparation:
o No special preparation is needed as the test is performed on biopsy tissue samples already collected.
• Sample Collection:
o Tissue is obtained through biopsy (skin, gut, or other involved organs).
• Information for Lab:
o Provide clinical history and relevant details to aid pathologists in interpretation
