Test Code LSCA Lineage-specific Chimerism analysis
Laboratory Code
LAB3041315
Specimen 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
72 hours, refrigerated
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
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 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.
Service Code
1035702
Update
Last updated 20/03/2025