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HLA Chimerism, Post Transplant Split (Myeloid and T Cell) (HMTYC)

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR); Fragment Analysis

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Performing Lab

UCSD CALM Immunogenetics (HLA)

Epic ID

LAB00136

Lab Test Days

Monday-Friday

Standard TAT

5-7 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

5-10 mL Whole Blood

Container Type

Yellow (ACD), Soultion A

Collection Instructions

Collect Monday-Friday before 1200. It is not recommended to collect on weekends or holidays. IF WBC is low, must call UCSD Immunogenetics 858-657-5776 for an adequate draw amount. Whole blood or bone marrow collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable. RCH BMT Transplant Coordinator must submit a completed UCSD Immunogenetics requisition with specimen to lab.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Ambient-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 3 Days (preferred); Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable

Rejection Criteria

Lack of referral requisition; Grossly hemolyzed or severely clotted specimens; Specimens containing particulate matter or exhibiting obvious contamination; Commingled specimens; Specimens that have been improperly collected, stored, or transported; Specimens not received within 48 hours of collection; Specimens collected using tubes other than ACD Whole Blood Tubes (Yellow Top Vacutainer); EDTA and Sodium; Heparin Tubes are accepted, but ACD Tubes are preferred; Serum specimens; Specimens that have been frozen; Specimens that are leaking or received in broken containers; Specimens received with insufficient volume for testing (< 5 mL); Unlabeled or mislabeled specimens

Test Volume Required

10 mL Whole Blood

Minimum Test Volume

5 mL Whole Blood

Processing Instructions

Submit a completed UCSD CALM Immunogenetics (HLA) requisition with specimen room temp Monday-Friday before 1400. Deliver to UCSD the same day as collected. If specimen is received without a completed UCSD Immunogenetics requisition, contact RCH BMT Coordinators at x223676.

Comments

Insurance authorization required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.