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LABORATORY TEST DIRECTORY

Chimerism, Post-Transplant, Sorted Cells

CPT Code(s): 81268; If sorted cells is performed, BMT will be billed additionally using CPT 88184; 88185
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:
Collect:Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or yellow (ACD Solution A or B). OR bone marrow in lavender (EDTA).
Specimen Preparation:Transport 3 mL whole blood. (Min: 3 mL) OR 1 mL bone marrow. Ship overnight. If cell sorting is required, specimens should be received within 24 hours of collection for optimal isolation of the requested cell line(s). Increase the amount of blood/bone marrow submitted based on the number of cell lines requested and for patients with low cell counts.
Storage/Transport Temperature:Ambient.
Stability:Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved.
Aliases:
  • Bone Marrow DNA typingBone Marrow DNA Typing Transplant Eval., Post-TransplantBone Marrow Post-Trans EvalBone Marrow Transplantation; Chimerism EvaluationEngraftment MonitoringTransplant AnalysisTransplant Evaluation