Casandra
Casandra Test Code AR86851Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Chimerism, Posttransplant, Sorted Cells (Monocytes)
Also known as: STRPOST-MO
Clinical Use
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Used to monitor post‐transplant chimerism status by quantitating the relative proportions of donor and recipient monocytes following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, assisting in evaluation of engraftment.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
New York Approved
Methodology
PCR-based (PCR)
Biomarkers
Donor cells (% donor)
OtherPercent Donor • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Recipient cells (% recipient)
OtherPercent Recipient • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
5-10 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Container
Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or yellow (ACD solution A or B) tube
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated; ambient also acceptable
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Frozen | Frozen unacceptable |