Test Overview
Test Methodology
PCR
Reference Range *
By report
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Limitations
Only for use with heart transplant patients (no other organs), transfusions with whole blood, or products that contain white cells must delay HeartCare testing for one month. Corticosteroid dosage may affect results, and pts who have had an endocardial biopsy must wait 24 hrs post biopsy to have test performed.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time
7 - 14 days
Soft Order Code
ALHC
MiChart Code
ALHC
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Care Dx
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
This test can only be collected at CVC blood draw
Special Handling
AlloMap portion of the test must be collected in BD CPT tubes, in CVC blood draw, and transported tp SP/Sendouts within 1 hour. Tube must be processed and frozen within 3 hours of draw.
Normal Volume
5mL and 20 mL
Minimum Volume
5 mL and 20 mL
Additional Information
Test is sent to CareDx