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Chimerism Analysis

Alternate Names
Haemopoietic Chimerism Analysis, Chimerism Analysis (Bone Marrow Transplantation), CD3 pos/neg chimerism analysis
Cerner Test Name
Chimerism DNA
Laboratory
Referred Test
Specimen
Blood
Container
EDTA (purple)
9ml EDTA (purple)
Collection Instructions
Collect at room temperature
Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Additional Collection Instructions

Please collect DEDICATED 2 x 9mL EDTA tubes.

Specimens must only be collected Monday to Thursday. DO NOT COLLECT ON WEEKENDS OR BEFORE A PUBLIC HOLIDAY.

Minimum Adult Volume
18mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume
None
Test Code
PCHIM
Container ID
EWL, EW, CMOL, FORM
Storage Instructions
Store specimen at room temperature
Additional (Storage) Instructions

Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception

  • Samples need to be processed within 24 hours of collection. A relevant/recent peripheral blood lymphocyte count to accompany the specimen.
  • Please note, pre-allograft specimens do not have to be processed within 24 hours and can be accepted before weekends and public holidays. One 9mL can be accepted and test code is PCHIPR. If unsure, please assume sample is post-allograft and follow the instructions given above.
Laboratory Notes

Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department

  • Specimens will need to be sent to Peter Mac or Alfred Pathology depending on where the patient has had their transplant. If transplant done at The Alfred, code for MISCSO and send specimen to Alfred Pathology.
External Laboratory
Pathology Department, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre