Test Overview
PCR
By report
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Only for use with heart transplant patients, 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.
If the patient is a dual organ transplant- HEART plus something else, an EAP form must be completed by the provider on the CareDx webportal, or testing will not be completed.
Test Details
7 - 14 days
Specimen Requirements
This test can only be collected at CVC blood draw
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.
If the patient is a dual organ transplant- HEART plus something else, an EAP form must be completed by the provider on the CareDx webportal, or testing will not be completed.
Additional Information
Test is sent to CareDx