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HelpTest Code LAB2918 Chimerism Report by FHCC
Additional Codes
FH CHIMERS
Clinical System Name
Chimerism Report by FHCC
Synonyms
FHCC Cytogenetics, VNTR
VNTR, Engraftment monitoring
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Container(s): Dark Green/Sodium Heparin
Preferred Vol: 10.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 3.0 mL Whole Blood or 1.0 mL Bone Marrow
Note: Collect bone marrow or whole blood in Dark Green/Sodium Heparin tube OR heparinized syringe (20 units of heparin/mL of specimen). Transfer samples collected in heparinized syringe to additive-free tube for transport. EDTA is acceptable, not preferred.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: RT
Storage location: Keep specimen(s) at room temperature. After hours: log in sample and place in the room temperature Send Outs rack.
Note: Peripheral samples are stable at room temperature over the weekend, to be sorted the following Monday.
Off-site collection: Transport at room temperature. NOTE: Peripheral samples are stable at room temp over the weekend, to be sorted the following Monday.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room temp |
|
|
| Refrigerated | ||
| Frozen |
|
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M - F | 2 w |
Performing Laboratory
Fred Hutch
CIL/HLA Laboratory
188 E. Blaine St. Suite 250
Specimens: Room 2120
Seattle, WA 98102
Phone Number: (206) 606-1139
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Methodology
Method: VNTR
Analytical Volume: None specified
Limitations:
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Chimerism Analysis by VNTR Analysis |
| Reference Test Number: |
None Specified |
| Instructions: |
Specimen must be received at SCCA Lab by 10:30 AM Monday through Thursday and by 12:30 PM on Friday to be sorted the same day.
For Send Outs use only:
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