Evaluation of a manual CD4+ count kit for determination of absolute CD4+ T-lymphocyte counts.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate a manual CD4+ count kit assay (CD4+: cytospheres) for CD4+ T-lymphocyte count compared with flow cytometric method in HIV infected patients.

Material And Method: One hundred thirty three HIV infected patients were recruited from the out patient department of Khon Kaen Hospital. Blood samples were done by a manual CD4+ count kit assay (CD4+: cytospheres) and flow cytometry for CD4+ T-lymphocyte count.