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Chimerism Testing – CD71 Cell Subset (New test)
| Item | Value | ||||
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| Approval req'd? | No | ||||
| Available Stat? | Yes | ||||
| Test code | ILNH71 | ||||
| Test group | Chimerism Testing | ||||
| Performed by | Immunogenetics & Transplantation Laboratory (ITL) | ||||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||||
| Method | STR | ||||
| Collection Instructions | Fill ACD tube completely. Obtain ACD tube from Specimen Receiving. If collected with other chimerism tests and blood count is low, collect 2 yellow top tubes. Bone marrow aspirate is preferred specimen. Print out and submit an ITL Requisition with the sample. Click here for Form |
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| Container type | Yellow top (ACD) x2 | ||||
| Amount to Collect |
If these volumes are problematic please contact ITL at 6-3887 to discuss test needs and sample requirements. |
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| Sample type | ACD anticoagulated whole blood or bone marrow | ||||
| Preferred volume |
If these volumes are problematic please contact ITL at 6-3887 to discuss test needs and sample requirements. |
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| Min. Volume |
Note: Assuming a normal leukocyte count the 3 mL minimum sample size is only sufficient for a single study, multiple subsets will require additional sample. Please contact ITL at 6-3887 to discuss. |
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| UCSF Rejection Criteria | WBC count too low (<1,000) | ||||
| Processing notes | Keep sample at Room Temperature, DO NOT refrigerate or centrifuge. | ||||
| Normal range | |||||
| Synonyms | Post-Transplant Testing by STR Ð Early Erythroid Cells | ||||
| Stability | If kept at ambient temperature, can be good for up to 48 hours. For additional information, call 476-3887. | ||||
| Turn around times | Test run Monday – Friday. Expected TAT for routine test is < 11 working days. | ||||
| CPT coding | 81268 | ||||
| Last Updated | 5/15/2013 8:56:51 AM | ||||
| Entry Number | 1393 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667