Test Overview
Test Methodology
Quantitative genotyping of cell free DNA (cfDNA)
Test Usage
Used to monitor acute cellular rejection of transplanted hearts
Reference Range *
Low Risk: Donor Fraction <0.32% of total cfDNA
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time
2 - 4 days
Soft Order Code
MYTAI
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Tai Diagnostics
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Cannot be collected off site
Special Handling
Collect Monday-Thursday between 7 am and noon only.
Specimen MUST be walked to Specimen Processing immediately after collection, and the tubes processed within 2 hours.
Normal Volume
17 mL EDTA PPT tubes (2 x 8.5 mL tubes) based on patient weight
Minimum Volume
8.5 mL EDTA PPT tube (1 tube)
Storage Temperature
Ship frozen after processing.
Rejection Criteria
Specimens not collected in Tai Diagnostics kits and those not collected during specified times/days will be rejected.
Billing
NY State Approved
No