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Chimerism/Engraftment, Post-Transplant - T Cell (CD3+) Subset

Test Code
ENGTCell


CPT Codes
81268 (Z07F6)

Preferred Specimen
One 7mL EDTA tube, whole blood or bone marrow


Minimum Volume
3 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
ACD A - whole blood


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
3 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis


Methodology
NGS

Clinical Significance
Early T cell engraftment has been associated with better immune tolerance, lower graft failure rates, and reduced chronic GVHD. 


Performing Laboratory
BUMCT HLA



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.