Test Code BMERO Bone Marrow Engraftment Analysis, Recipient (Pre- transplant) (Pathology)
Specimen and Container/Tube
Bone Marrow
Test Includes
Nucleic acid extraction, multiplex primer set amplification,
capillary gel electrophoresis, and Pathologist’s
interpretation
Specimen Type
Bone Marrow
Preferred Volume
3 mL
Test Usage
May be indicated for patients prior to undergoing a stem
cell
transplant
Fee Code
No charge, bundled
Synonyms
Pre-transplant chimerism; Pre-transplant BME
Container/Tube
Lavender top
Specimen Minimum Volume
3 mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
Not Available
CPT
Bundled with 81267 (post-tx engraftment analysis)
Method Name
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Pediatric Volume
3 mL
Clinical Indications
May be indicated for patients prior to undergoing a stem
cell
transplant
Test Components
Nucleic acid extraction, multiplex primer set amplification,
capillary gel electrophoresis, and Pathologist�??s
interpretation
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Synonyms/Key Search Words
Pre-transplant chimerism; Pre-transplant BME