Test Code LSCA Lineage-specific Chimerism analysis
Specimen Requirements
For post-transplant (Recipient):
Specimen Type: Whole blood or bone marrow
aspirate
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 6mL (at least 1mL 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
Days and Times Performed
Bimonthly, TAT 2-10 working days.
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction, Fragment Analysis
Service Code
1035702
Update
Last updated 31/03/2016
Specimen Stability
72 hours, refrigerated
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384
Useful For
For determination of the relative amounts of donor and recipient cells (or mixed chimerism) in the specimen, either CD3 alone or CD3, CD19 and CD56 in allogeneic stem cell transplant patients. An indicator of bone marrow transplant success.
Reference
An interpretative report will be provided.