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Test Name
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STR Pre-Transplant Analysis
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Synonym(s)
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Short Tandem Repeat analysis pre-transplant
Chimerism analysis pre-transplant
Bone marrow engraftment analysis pre-transplant
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Description
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Methodology
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Polymerase Chain Reaction and STR length sizing and genotyping |
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Performed
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As requested |
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Turnaround Time
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5 days |
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Specimen Requirements
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Specimen must arrive within 72 hours of collection (48 hours for ACD).
Peripheral Blood: 1 mL whole blood in EDTA preferred. ACD is acceptable. Send specimen at room temperature or with cold pack (April - October).
Bone Marrow: 1 mL bone marrow in EDTA preferred. ACD is acceptable. Send specimen at room temperature or with cold pack (April - October).
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Rejection Criteria
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Clotted peripheral blood or bone marrow. Specimens drawn in heparin will be rejected due to heparin's inhibitory nature to Taq Polymerase. |
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CPT Code(s)
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6 STR markers - 83890, 83900, 83901x4, 83909, 83912
9 STR markers - 83891, 83901x7, 83900, 83909, 83912 |
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Reference Range
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See interpretive report. |
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Contact
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Molecular Diagnostics Lab (214) 645-7075
Customer Service (214) 645-7057 or Toll Free (877) 887-8136 |
