Chimerism Analysis After Stem Cell Transplantation-nonfractionated by PCR : 1003134

Message
NOTE: Initial chimerism testing requires blood or buccal swab from donor and recipient pre-transplant.


Test Code
MDFCPCASCTG or 1003134


Alias/See Also
Bone Marrow Post-Trans Evaluation; Bone Marrow Transplantation; Chimerism Evaluation; Transplant Analysis-nonfractionated; Transplant Analysis of Bone Marrow-nonfractionated; Transplant Evaluation; Engraftment Analysis


CPT Codes
81267

Instructions
Peripheral Blood in a lavender top tube (EDTA) or Bone Marrow in a lavender top tube (EDTA).


Transport Container
Submit Blood (Min. 5 mL) or 2 mL Bone marrow (Min. 0.5 mL): Do not centrifuge.


Transport Temperature
Blood or Bone Marrow: Refrigerated.


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Setup Schedule
Tuesday & Thursday


Report Available
3-8 days


Limitations
The kit used to perform this test is labeled for RESEARCH USE ONLY. Performance characteristics have been determined by med fusion. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).


Reference Range
An interpretive report will be provided.


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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.