Chimerism Whole Blood and Bone Marrow
| Abbrev Code: | CHWBBM | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6938 | Order Name: | Chimerism Whole Blood and Bone Marrow |
| CPT Codes: | 81267 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 3-10 business days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | A completed requisition must accompany each specimen type. See Associated Links. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood or bone marrow |
| Optimal Volume: | 20 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 10 mL |
| Container: | Yellow (ACD, Solution A) tube available from laboratory |
| Collection Instructions: | If collected with other chimerism tests and blood count is low; collect an additional yellow (ACD) tube. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Clotted or refrigerated samples. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship overnight at room temperature. Do not send on holidays or the day before a holiday. |
| Stability: | 3 days at room temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Immunogenetics and Transplantation Laboratory UCSF ITO) |
| Referral Lab number: | HTNH2 |
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