STR - Chimerism Analysis , cells sorted for CD3, CD19, CD33, CD56
Collection Requirements
Source: post-transplant blood or bone
marrow
Container: EDTA lavender
Volume: 8-10 mL in vacutainer
Special Instructions
- Transport at room temperature; avoid fluctuating temperatures (hot or cold)
- Send immediately; delays impact specimen integrity
- Use the Oncology Cytogenetics Requisition Neoplastic
Turn Around Time
5 days
Availability
Routine
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: whole blood or bone marrow
Room temperature
Performing Laboratory
Genetics
Adele Hall Lab Section
Cytogenetics
Instrumentation/Methodology
STR Chimerism Testing
Additional Information
PCR amplification of 22 Short Tandem Repeat (STR) Loci (Penta E, D18S51, D21S11, THO1, D3S1358, FGA, TPOX, D8S1179, vWA, Penta D, CSF1P0, D16S539, D7S820, D13S317, D5S818, D1S1656, D2S441, D2S1338, D10S1248, D12S391, D19S433, and D22S1045), as well as Amelogenin and DYS391 for gender confirmation, is performed utilizing fluorescently labeled markers. Fragment analysis and host/donor DNA quantitation is performed with an ABI-3500 DNA sequencer/fragment analyzer. Analytical sensitivity to detect chimerism is 1-5%. The reportable range is 0-100%. Traces of chimerism may be reported.
Reference Ranges
See interpretive report
CPT
81268 – for each cell sort