Engraftment Monitoring, Post

CPT: 81267
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Synonyms

  • Chimerism Testing
  • Postengraftment Monitoring

Test Includes

Polymorphic genetic markers (loci) to distinguish host versus donor cells


Special Instructions

To schedule this test, you must telephone HLA customer service at 800-533-1037.


Expected Turnaround Time

3 - 7 days


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Transplant Engraftment Monitoring (Chimerism Testing)


Specimen Requirements


Specimen

Whole blood, marrow cells, fractionated cells, or extracted DNA


Volume

Adult tube


Minimum Volume

3 mL


Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube


Storage Instructions

Maintain whole blood at room temperature.


Causes for Rejection

Hemolysis; clotted specimen


Test Details


Use

Monitor the acceptance of donor cells by the host (recipient) of a stem cell transplant. Polymorphic loci determined in the preëngraftment testing are used for the evaluation.


Limitations

This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined, by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).


Methodology

DNA analysis by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of short tandem repeats (STR)


LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
168120 Post Tp Engraft 168125 Donor 1 N/A
168120 Post Tp Engraft 168163 Donor 2 N/A
168120 Post Tp Engraft 168164 Donor 3 N/A
168120 Post Tp Engraft 168165 Donor 4 N/A

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