Lab reference

CD4 Count

Inflammatory

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Reference range

Range500 to 1500 cells/µL

About

The helper T cell count, used to stage HIV and decide which opportunistic infections need prophylaxis.

When it is low

Under 200: Pneumocystis prophylaxis with co-trimoxazole. Under 50: MAC prophylaxis. Guides opportunistic infection risk

When it is high

Normal immune reconstitution on antiretroviral therapy

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