Test Code BMER Bone Marrow Engraftment Analysis, Post transplant (Blood - Unfractionated and CD3)
Specimen and Container/Tube
Blood
Rejection Criteria
Inappropriate anticoagulant and >48 hours
Turnaround Time
Not Available
Test Includes
Post Transplant chimerism testing both unfractionated and
enriched for CD3 positive WBD cells.
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Volume
10 mL
Test Usage
Post Transplant chimerism testing to monitor bone marrow
engraftment.
Fee Code
376555-30081267, 376555-30081268
Synonyms
Post-transplant BME, Bone Marrow
Chimerism
Offsite Collection Instructions
Send within 48 hours
UCMC Collection Instructions
Send within 48 hours
Test Limitations
Will not detect clonal populations below 1%
STAT Turnaround Time
Not Available
Container/Tube
Lavender top
Specimen Minimum Volume
3 mL
Special Instructions
Send within 72 hours
Day(s) Performed
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
No
CPT
81267, 81268
Method Name
PCR followed
by Fragment analysis
Reference Values
Interpretative report
Reject Due To
Inappropriate anticoagulant and >48 hours
Pediatric Volume
3 mL
Clinical Indications
Post Transplant chimerism testing to monitor bone marrow
engraftment.
Transport Instructions
Send within 48 hours
Test Components
Post Transplant chimerism testing both unfractionated and
enriched for CD3 positive WBD cells.
Methodology
PCR
followed
by Fragment analysis
Synonyms/Key Search Words
Post-transplant BME, Bone Marrow
Chimerism