Ordering Information

Epic Orderable Name:  Post BMT CD34 Chimerism, Bone Marrow

Epic Test Id:  LAB23496

Performing Workstation:  Molecular Diagnostics Lab

Testing Includes:  Multiplex PCR for STR markers to determine relative amounts of recipient and donor cells in a specimen. Test is performed on DNA from CD34+ cells.

Testing Schedule:  Twice weekly

Turnaround Time:  3-10 Days

Order Priorities:  Routine

Methodology:  Polymerase Chain Reaction

Specimen Requirements

Specimen:  2-3 mL bone marrow in EDTA (lavender top) tubes.

Collection Container:  Lavender Top Tube

Collection Volume:  3.0 mL

Specimen Types:  Bone marrow

For Lab Staff

Processing (in Performing Lab): Sample must be received in lab within 24 hours of collection. 

Phlebotomy Status:  Routine Rounds

Processing Instructions for Outreach Sites: Sample must be received in lab within 24 hours of collection.