Trypanosoma Cruzi - BMT Only
| Sunquest Code: | TCRUZI | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3201 | Epic Name: | Trypanosoma Cruzi |
| Synonyms: | Chagas Testing; T. Cruzi | ||
| Test Includes: | For transplant patients only. BMT testing for Trypanosoma Cruzi (T. Cruz) | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 2-4 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 7 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 5 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) (Purple (EDTA)) |
| Collection Instructions: | Send to East Bank Core Lab Sendouts immediately. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Gel additive; processed specimen and gross hemolysis. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship whole blood in collection tube at refrigerated temperature. Protect from temperature extremes. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Memorial Blood Center) |
| Referral Lab number: | na |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
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