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Test Code LSCA Lineage-specific Chimerism analysis

Important Note

Please contact Stem Cell Laboratory (67725398) to arrange for Small Scale Cell Selection Procedure.

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB3041315
NBS code LBC07565
Service code 1035702

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following: 

 

Preferred:

Purple Top

Processing Requirements

For post-transplant (Recipient):
Specimen Type: Whole Blood or Bone Marrow Aspirate
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 6.0 mL (at least 1.0 mL for bone marrow aspirate)

 

Whole blood or bone marrow aspirate sample will be sent to Stem Cell Laboratory for small scale cell selection before process

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type CD3 cells from Whole Blood or Bone Marrow Aspirate
Refrigerate 72 hours

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction, Fragment Analysis

Days and Times Performed

TAT 14 days

Reference Interval

An interpretative report will be provided.

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Genomics Diagnostic Laboratory, 67724384

Useful For

For detection of the relative amounts of donor and recipient cells (or mixed chimerism) in the CD3 specimen of allogenic stem cell transplant patients. This is an indicator of bone marrow transplant success.

Update

Last updated 15/06/2026