Engraftment Monitoring, Pre
Also known as: Chimerism Testing, Preëngraftment Monitoring
Use
Determine if the potential donor and host have genetic differences that can be used to monitor the acceptance of a stem cell transplant
Special Instructions
To schedule this test, contact HLA customer service at 800-533-1037. The test includes analysis of genetic markers to distinguish between donor and host samples.
Limitations
This test cannot distinguish between samples from identical (monozygotic) twins, as they have identical alleles. If determining twin zygosity (monozygotic versus dizygotic) is necessary, contact HLA customer service at 800-533-1037.
Methodology
PCR-based (PCR)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 48008-8
- 48008-8
Result Turnaround Time
6-7 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
Adult tube or LabCorp buccal swab kit
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube, or Labcorp buccal swab kit.
Storage Instructions
Maintain whole blood at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; clotted specimen
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